Wales legend Alun Wyn Jones has described his career as a "dream come true" after announcing his international retirement. The 37-year-old called time on his 17-year Test career on Friday, just hours after teammate Justin Tipuric announced he was also retiring on a day of shocks in Welsh rugby.
In a lengthy statement, Jones thanked his teammates, coaches, family and fans for their support throughout his glittering career, which saw him play a record 158 times for Wales and in 12 Tests for the Lions over four tours in 2009, 2013, 2017 and 2021. You can follow live reaction to his and Tipuric's announcements here.
He explained that he had been engaged in "ongoing dialogue" with Welsh coaching staff having been named in Warren Gatland's 54-man training squad less than three weeks ago. Having become Wales' most-capped player ever and won five Six Nations championships, the lock also revealed what he considered to be "his biggest achievement".
