Sam Warburton is a retired Welsh rugby player, known for his leadership and skills on the field. Born on October 5, 1988, in Cardiff, he played as a flanker and captained the Wales national rugby union team during his career. Warburton was instrumental in leading Wales to the semi-finals of the 2011 Rugby World Cup and the 2013 Six Nations Championship victory. Warburton also played for the British and Irish Lions, captaining the team during their 2017 tour to New Zealand. He is celebrated for his sportsmanship and tactical awareness, earning numerous accolades throughout his career before retiring in 2018.