And having come through unscathed, Warburton is adamant that getting a run-out will prove to be a crucial exercise.
"First game back, you're not going to play the best. I need games under my belt, to get the lungs going," he said.
"I was desperate to get back before the Six Nations and play for the Blues. I always need games, just to get that sharpness around the breakdown, get rid of some cobwebs - I had couple of rusty carries [against Calvisano].
"It was a lot of attacking rugby, so it was a good blow - less collisions than normal but great to get back playing."
Warburton revealed he is also hoping for another opportunity to get minutes under his belt when the Blues return to GUINNESS PRO12 action and take on Edinburgh next week.
"That's the plan - I get released and play against Edinburgh next week," he added. "I imagine there'll be a lot more defensive work as well."
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