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We are delighted to add the boots of World Rugby's most capped player to our collection at our Museum of Sporting Memorabilia.

Wales Captain Alun Wyn Jones presented his playing boots after the Grand Slam showdown in Paris on Saturday 20th March 2021. Although the Dragons came agonisely close to completing a clean sweep, only to see France score a winning try in the 82nd minute, making the final score 32-30. Wales were however confirmed Guinness Six Nations Champions a week later after Scotland's heroic victory over the same hosts six days later.

Since making his International debut in 2006, Alun Wyn has made 148 appearances for his country (equalling All Blacks flanker Richie McCaw's test appearances for New Zealand). In addition, he has made 9 consecutive test appearances for the British & Irish Lions (2009, 2013 & 2017) taking his total Rugby Test appearances to 157.

Achievements:

WALES

Six Nations Championship: 2008, 2012, 2013, 2019 & 2021.

Grand Slam: 2008, 2012 & 2019.

Triple Crown: 2008, 2012, 2019 & 2021.

Doddie Weir Cup: 2018, 2019 & 2021.

Prince William Cup: 2014, 2016, 2017 & 2018.

BRITISH & IRISH LIONS

British & Irish Lions Series Win 2013.

British & Irish Lions Drawn Series 2017.

INDIVIDUAL

British & Irish Lions Tourist: 2009, 2013 & 2017.

Six Nations Player of the Championship: 2019.

Order of the British Empire: Queen's New Years Honours List 2020.

We are honoured to have these boots in our collection and we wish this remarkable athlete all good wishes for further achievements during a wonderful career at the highest level of our sport.