Adam Jones mocks Richard Hibbard after he was punched against La Rochelle

Thursday, 27 April 2017 at 08:37

byRugby Rucker

Richard Hibbard's former Welsh front-row teammate Adam Jones has issued has issued a hilarious response to the hooker's punch to the stomach.

The hooker took a punch from Jone Qovu Nailiko, who has now been banned for, during Gloucester's European Challenge Cup semi-final victory against La Rochelle.

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Replying to @adamjones3

I know for sure you wouldn't have got back up 😂😂😂😂

5:49 PM · Apr 25, 2017

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However, it was the notoriously funny Wales prop that had the last laugh by suggesting why the hooker is looking is such slim shape.

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