Five Times Alun Wyn Jones Proved He's The Biggest Legend In Rugby
Rugby NewsSaturday, 31 October 2020 at 11:42
As we take a weeks break from the 2020 Six Nations, it seems an ideal time to appreciate how much of a gem Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones is...
1. Keeping his team sharp
A clip of the Welsh skipper from the weekend has gone viral. Jones can be seen untucking centre Hadleigh Parkes’ collar as he introduces his teammates to the Ireland president.
2. Keeping the mascot warm
In the midst of a raucous entrance into the Principality Stadium amphitheatre ahead of Wales' Grand Slam afternoon in 2019, a lovely moment occurred. Jones noticed that the mascot was cold and removed his anthem jacket before wrapping it around the young Joey.
A small act of kindness that helps to show that the Wales skipper is far more than just a rugby player.
3. This story from Adam Jones
Jones figured alongside Alun Wyn for the Ospreys and for Wales.
In his book, Bomb: My Autobiography, he tells a revealing story which contradicts the view of Jones as being gruff and unapproachable, with little time for humour.
“To most rugby fans and journalists, he’s a total enigma, but I’d defend him to the hilt,” writes the ex-Wales and Ospreys prop.
“He’s my best mate and I was best man at his wedding. Anyone who thinks he’s a psychopath and has no affectionate side just needs to see him with my daughter Isla.
“He’s the soppiest bloke on earth in the company of youngsters.
“Isla’s a massive Toy Story fan and for her third birthday he turned up dressed as Buzz Lightyear. He hadn’t told us he was going to do it — he just took it upon himself because he knew how much she’d love it. And he was right. She was absolutely made up.”
4. Running the line in his School blazer
5. This HUGE ovation
A true legend. Alun Wyn Jones gets a brilliant ovation as he leaves the field at the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
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