Sam Warburton has revealed how he first came across Wales' emerging star Christ Tshiunza in a chance encounter five years ago.
Aged just 20 and capped twice by Wales last autumn, the imposing lock/back-rower has seen his stock go through the roof so far this season. His effort against Harlequins last weekend saw him score two tries and make 124 metres from 11 carries — an average gain of 11.3 metres, the most by any forward to make 10+ carries in a Gallagher Premiership rugby match since 2010.
While rugby fans both sides of the border will be sitting up and taking notice, Warburton has been aware of Tshiunza's talent for some time.
