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Warburton out for six weeks, but should make Lions tour

By Peter Thompson
Wales and Cardiff Blues back-row Sam Warburton

Sam Warburton has been ruled out for around six weeks with a knee injury but should be fit, if selected, for the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand.

The Wales flanker sustained a medial ligament strain during Cardiff Blues' Pro12 draw at Ulster last Friday.

Warburton is a strong favourite to skipper the Lions again in New Zealand, having done so in Australia in 2013, but will not play for his club again this season.

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