Wales legend Alun Wyn Jones has announced his shock retirement from international rugby just months out from the World Cup.
His decision makes it a double whammy for Welsh rugby, with veteran flanker Justin Tupiric having also announced on Friday afternoon he was standing down from the Test scene with immediate effect.
Former Wales skipper Jones said on Instagram: "Having been selected in the preliminary RWC squad and after ongoing dialogue with the coaching staff and WRU I have decided to step away from the international game".
