The coach of the Barbarians, Eddie Jones, playfully remarked that Alun Wyn Jones wouldn’t be returning from retirement to assume the role of goal kicker after missing two shots at goal against the World XV.
The exhibition match held at Twickenham on Sunday was everything it promised to be, as both teams delivered an incredibly entertaining game that witnessed a total of 14 tries.
In the end, the Barbarians emerged as the victorious team with a scoreline of 48-42.
Alun Wyn Jones, the former captain of Wales, fully embraced the occasion and showcased his exceptional skills by executing some breathtaking offloads throughout the match.
He also made a few notable runs on the wing, displaying his versatility and contribution to the game.
His kicking skills though, were far from great.
“Kick-off times confirmed” – England Rugby fans will be in the pub late for 2023 World Cup
To catch all the important fixtures of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, England fans will have to stay up late and head to the pub.
This is because several group matches, including two of Eddie Jones’ men’s four pool fixtures, will have late evening kickoffs.
For those interested in the schedules for England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, we have provided a list of their fixtures with corresponding UK kickoff times.
Rugby World Cup Fixtures: Home Nations:
*England fixtures in bold.
Round 1:
Saturday 9th September: England vs Argentina, 20:00 kick-off: Pool D
Saturday 9th September: Ireland vs Romania, 14:30 kick-off: Pool B
Sunday 10th September: South Africa vs Scotland, 16:45 kick-off: Pool B
Sunday10th September: Wales vs Fiji, 20:00 kick-off: Pool C
Round 2:
Saturday 16th September: Wales vs Final Qualifier Winner, 16:45 kick-off: Pool C
Saturday 16th September: Ireland vs Tonga, 20:00 kick-off: Pool B
Sunday 17th September: England vs Japan, 20:00 kick-off: Pool D
