Jamie Roberts: Aaron Wainwright could be future Wales captain

Former Wales international Jamie Roberts has praised flanker Aaron Wainwright's skill on the pitch.

He said the 22-year-old could be a future captain of Wales.

His prediction comes after Wales took on France in the Rugby World Cup quarter final in the Japanese city of Oita.

It was a tense game for Wales but Wainwright scored a try in the twelfth minute.

He was later awarded Man of the Match.

Wainwright scored a try in the the World Cup quarter-final against France Credit: PA Images

Former Wales captain Sam Warburton agreed Wainwright would be a good candidate.

Wainwright was awarded the Mastercard Player of the Match after Wales' win against France
Sebastien Vahaamahina was given a red card after he struck Wainwright on the jaw during the match Credit: ITV

Newport-born Wainwright, who plays for the Dragons, made his international debut in June 2018 against Argentina.