Derwyn Jones

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Jones in 1996
Jones in 1996

Derwyn Jones (born 14 November 1970 Carmarthen, Wales) is a former professional Welsh rugby union player and Welsh international. A mountain of a player, he is 6 ft 10 inches tall (the tallest Welsh rugby player ever) and weighed over 20 stone at his peak. [1] Along with England's Martin Bayfield, he is the tallest player to play in a World Cup.

He made his international debut on Saturday, 26th November 1994 against South Africa in Cardiff aged 24 where Wales lost 20-12.

After making his debut against South Africa in November 1994, Derwyn went on to play in 17 of the next 19 Internationals.

He gained a total of 19 caps for his country and his last performance was on 1 December 1996 against Australia where Wales lost 28-19.

Jones is currently linked with management at Ospreys Rugby Club which has a number of top players such as Gavin Henson.

[edit] Welsh International Record

  • 1994 v South Africa (Cardiff) L 20-12
  • 1995 v France (Paris) L 21-9 (FN)
  • 1995 v England (Cardiff) L 23-9 (FN)
  • 1995 v Scotland (Murrayfield) L 26-13 (FN)
  • 1995 v Japan (Bloemfontein) W 57-10 (World Cup)
  • 1995 v New Zealand (Joburg) L 34-9 (World Cup)
  • 1995 v Ireland (Joburg) L 24-23 (World Cup)
  • 1995 v South Africa (Jo'burg) L 40-11
  • 1995 v Fiji (Cardiff) W 19-15
  • 1996 v Italy (Rome) W 31-26
  • 1996 v England (Twickenham) L 21-15 (FN)
  • 1996 v Scotland (Cardiff) L 16-14 (FN)
  • 1996 v Ireland (Dublin) L 30-17 (FN)
  • 1996 v France (Cardiff) W 16-15 (FN)
  • 1996 v Australia (Brisbane) L 56-25
  • 1996 v Australia (Sydney) L 42-3
  • 1996 v Barbarians (Cardiff) W 31-10
  • 1996 v Italy (Rome) W 31-22
  • 1996 v Australia (Cardiff) L 28-19

[edit] References

  1. ^ Cwpan Rygbi'r Byd

[edit] External links

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