Wales line up behind one of the greats, says coach


  • Rugby
  • Thursday, 24 Oct 2019

Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup - Wales Training - Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground, Minato, Tokyo, Japan - October 22, 2019 Wales' Alun Wyn Jones during training REUTERS/Peter Cziborra

TOKYO (Reuters) - When Wales tackle the might of South Africa on Sunday for a spot in the World Cup final, they do so in the knowledge that they are lining up behind one of their greatest ever rugby players, skills coach Neil Jenkins says.

Alun Wyn Jones will take the field for Wales for the 133rd time when the Welsh and Springboks clash at Yokohama International Stadium, something Jenkins says is an astonishing feat.

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