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Cathy Owen

Former Wales captain Sam Warburton and wife Rachel announce birth of son

Former Wales captain Sam Warburton and wife Rachel have welcomed a baby son.

The ex-British and Irish Lions skipper confirmed the news on Instagram sharing a picture of him leaving hospital carrying the newborn in a baby carrier.

He also revealed that their son is called Max James Kennedy-Warburton as they were pictured leaving the University Hospital of Wales.

Warburton's first child, Anna Victoria, was born back in July 2016 - just a couple of weeks after Sam returned from captaining Wales on their summer tour of New Zealand.

Earlier in July, former cyclist and wife of Wales rugby star George North, Becky James, posted a picture on her Instagram story of what appeared to be a baby shower - showing a balloon with the words 'Baby Warburton" on it and Rachel tagged in it.

Sam Warburton posted this image on Instagram of him leaving hospital with his newborn son Max (@samwarbs)

Warburton and childhood sweetheart Rachel married in July 2014, at the Celtic Manor.

The couple grew up on the same street in Rhiwbina, Cardiff and attended Whitchurch High School together.

Warburton, who retired from the sport in the summer of 2018 after winning 74 caps for his country, has since become a part of Wayne Pivac's coaching ticket.

The former openside was brought into the national setup as technical advisor at the breakdown and in defence.

 
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