captain britain volume 1 birth of a legend

He said: “Whatever’s next, if something pops up, there might be something domestic. Most had expected the 12 Test British and Irish Lion to hang up his boots this summer having played for the Barbarians in a 48-42 win over the World XV at Twickenhamand then featured for both sides as the BaaBaas beat Swansea RFC - where he started his career.īut speaking to The Barbarians Show podcast last week, Jones kept the door open to potentially one last hurrah at club level while closing the door on his time at Ospreys having made his debut for the Welsh region in 2005. Last month the second row announced his international retirement meaning any potential future club would not have to worry about losing Jones to Wales duty during the World Cup and beyond, making his signature a more attractive prospect. Age is certainly not necessarily a barrier with former Bristol star Simon Shaw playing until 39 and former All Black legend Brad Thorn hanging up his boots at 41 - locks both.

WalesOnline report Bath, Bristol Bears, and Gloucester are all potentially open to exploring signing the record-breaking 170-cap international lock ahead of the 2023/24 season despite the former Wales captain being 37-years-old. Wales and British and Irish Lions legend Alun Wyn Jones has been linked with a shock move across the bridge with a trio of West Country giants reportedly interested in adding his services.

Captain britain volume 1 birth of a legend