Derwyn Jones

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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 weighs well over 20 stone.

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

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