Unchanged Wales team to face Ireland
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Sam Warburton will lead an unchanged Wales team against Ireland in the Six Nations Championship in Cardiff.
Flanker Warburton, 26, captains Wales for a record 34th time, overtaking Bristol forward Ryan Jones.
On the bench Scarlets prop Rob Evans comes in for the injured Paul James and Scarlets second row Jake Ball replaces Bradley Davies.
"Saturday is a fantastic achievement and honour for Sam," said head coach Warren Gatland.
"He has developed into the role fantastically and is a modern day professional.
He is a role model that will continue to get better.
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Flanker Warburton, 26, captains Wales for a record 34th time, overtaking Bristol forward Ryan Jones.
On the bench Scarlets prop Rob Evans comes in for the injured Paul James and Scarlets second row Jake Ball replaces Bradley Davies.
"Saturday is a fantastic achievement and honour for Sam," said head coach Warren Gatland.
"He has developed into the role fantastically and is a modern day professional.
He is a role model that will continue to get better.
"
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