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They sent their hoards of fans into raptures following their dramatic 19-15 victory over French giants Toulon at the Arms Park.

But five of the triumphant Cardiff rugby stars are set to swap their Blues jerseys for blues music – by forming their own band.

Keen drummer Sam Warburton, along with four of his multi-talented Blues brothers, will enter the recording studios later this year to write two top rock tracks.

The Lions captain will be joined by flanker Josh Navidi on guitar, fly-half Rhys Patchell on keyboards, No 8 Andries Pretorius on bass and aptly-named lock Lou Reed on vocals.

“We’ll have to have a few practice sessions first, but it should be good.” said 24-year-old Warburton.

“We might even find room for voice of an angel Leigh Halfpenny on backing vocals.”

The former Whitchurch High School pupil said he loves nothing more than to bash out his frustrations on his drum kit at home.

He has even brought his snare, toms and cymbals to training to help him relax following a gruelling session.

Four members of the group, who have yet to come up with a name, played a major part in the capital’s historic win over Heineken Cup holders Toulon.

Replacement Gareth Davies gave the home side a dramatic, last-gasp victory to make last week’s embarrassing defeat to Exeter seen like a distant memory.

Openside Flanker Sam Warburton player revealed his musical plans in an interview with Lisa Rogers on Sky Showcase’s The Welsh Show.

The show is to be broadcast on Wednesday. October 23.

He also opens up about Wales’ spectacular Six Nations win over arch rivals England and the triumphant Lions tour of Australia which culminated in the crushing defeat of the Wallabies in the third Test in Sydney.

The skipper also reiterated his desire to stay with the Cardiff Blues and chats about his wedding plans for next year.

* Sam Warburton chats to Lisa Rogers and Paul Child on The Welsh Show, this Wednesday at 6pm on Sky Showcase.