AWJ ‘honoured’ to make even more history
Wales great Alun Wyn Jones has said it is an “honour and privilege” to make yet more rugby union history by becoming the first player to win 150 caps for a single country.
Wales great Alun Wyn Jones has said it is an “honour and privilege” to make yet more rugby union history by becoming the first player to win 150 caps for a single country.
Dan Biggar and Alun Wyn Jones will decide who leads Wales out against Italy in the Six Nations on Saturday on what promises to be a landmark day for both stalwarts.
Dan Biggar and Alun Wyn Jones will both achieve major milestones in Wales’ Six Nations clash against Italy on Saturday.
Wales have confirmed that Alun Wyn Jones will be in camp with the team this week as the veteran continues his rehabilitation following a shoulder injury.
Wales have named a 36-man squad for the 2022 Six Nations featuring three uncapped players and Dan Biggar as captain for the campaign.
The All Blacks scored five second-half tries to add a bit of gloss to their 32nd win in a row against Wales and by so doing climb to the top of the World Rugby rankings.
New Zealand captain Sam Whitelock hailed Wales counterpart Alun Wyn Jones as an “awesome bloke” as he looked forward to more “friendly banter” on the eve of the pair’s latest meeting in an international rugby match.
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Alun Wyn Jones has been selected in the Ospreys starting lineup to face the Sharks in what will be his first game since the 2021 tour of South Africa.
British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones was understandably emotional as he reflected on his final tour with the team from the northern hemisphere.