Alun Wyn Jones Tribute | One of the Greats

[@DavidAJones11]

What a player! Believe it or not, he played in more than 20% of the matches Wales have ever played! (158/778)

[@bejaysus7388]

Unreal loyalty from a man of this quality to stay with Ospreys for so long. He could have went to huge clubs & won trophys.

[@garethrichmond4388]

Absolute legend hate to see him go but I'll never forget the memories. From a Wales supporter in Montreal

[@George-wv5hf]

Our forever Captain. Diolch Sir.

[@giordanopuzoni6208]

From a italian fan , he is a legend , Firstly I think that is a true leader and also I love that he does much offload .

[@Karma-qt4ji]

Incredible player and worthy opponent. Much respect from South Africa!

[@garethrichmond4388]

Always loved watching Wales play SA you always knew it was going to be a war and everyone was going to give everything they had. Unfortunately for my side the Saffas usually won 😉. Good luck defending the World Cup this year. Go Bokke.

[@Karma-qt4ji]

@@garethrichmond4388 Very kind of you, mate, thank you! I have fond memories of some classic arm wrestles between our two sides - particularly a game we actually lost, the end of year tour in 2016. I was fortunate enough to be able to watch that at Millenium Stadium and then talk rugby late into the night with some Welsh fans who came over to buy us a consolation beer in a Cardiff pub after the game. Good luck for the World Cup, and I hope you bounce back from your recent problems soon, so we can get in another arm wrestle or two :)

[@arthurgiles379]

4:30 - Carrying a rugby ball like it's a tennis ball.

[@KPP365]

The true Price of Wales .

[@brodericki4281]

Brilliant

[@karlosdeevs]

*Prince

[@leslierowe2337]

Watched him live many times his work rate around the pitch was second to none always working hard always gave a 100 per cent didn't matter who he played for

[@tedstanford3121]

Great video as ever Andrew, not gonna lie, was quite surprised when he announced his retirement, along with Tipuric ( hoping you do a video on him soon), was hoping he would do one more World Cup then retire, nevertheless, he will forever be a legend of the game.

[@garethrichmond4388]

Agreed Tips deserves a video as well. I am sure Mr Forde is going to do one.

[@isaacflewers8165]

absolutely unreal player, when I think of Wales I think of Alun Wyn, he’s been around for the entire of my welsh rugby memory

[@refitdan]

Fantastic tribute Andrew. Gonna miss AWJ galloping up the pitch with the ball in one hand.

[@nathanbaker8684]

Been waiting for this one! Great once again mate!

[@kbho4177]

He was just a complete rugby player glad to have lived to watch him play

[@adampeckham8541]

Great player. Great captain. Great bloke. Rugby will miss him 🙏♥️ From a chap slightly east of Wales and south of Scotland

[@timanderson2515]

You cannot deny what AWJ has meant to Wales. A leader , a stalwart in the side, a LION.

[@jamesbrawn5458]

Could anyone else feel Squidge Rugby having an aneurysm when Tipuric and AWJ retired at virtually the same time?

[@davidpeters3857]

Absolute legend

[@charlottescott7150]

thank you

[@danieljames3163]

What a player, shame to see him go

[@siemira]

The Birth Of A Pro Wales Player

[@harrisonsmith7855]

here just before kick off

[@charlie_james6759]

Icon.

[@erentulunay6369]

Andrew forde What is these songs Called

[@secondchance4498]

The greatest/best Welsh player?

[@AndrewDavidForde]

Certainly up there, all the best for Saturday too mate!

[@karlclifford1176]

Is it not a bit mad himself and tipuric retired just before the RWC?

[@surge8601]

Likely a 'fuck you' to the WRU for their absolute shitshow

[@Fordmister]

Not really, if you read between the lines Gats has probably told both they likely wont make the squad for this world cup and aren't in his plans for the next WC cycle. Give the players a chance to retire on their own terms rather than the news story being them not making the WC squad

[@karlclifford1176]

@@Fordmister why name them in the squad if that’s the case

[@Fordmister]

@@karlclifford1176 because its not the WC squad, its a preliminary training squad if (as I suspect is whats going to happen) Gats plans on taking a very young team to the WC as this cycle is already a bit of a right off having the experience of players like Alun and Tipps during their preparation for the tournament would have been invaluable even if he had no real intention of taking them to the tournament itself. There were always going to be a number of players dropped from that training squad before the WC

[@karlclifford1176]

@@Fordmister dunno mate, its tournament rugby and they’re on the so called easier side of the draw. Their still a decent match for anybody in world rugby and I just think getting rid of two guys with almost 300 caps between them is a bit mad. I do think Wyn Jones is kind of fair enough considering how much punishment he’s taken and he’s been on the wane a couple of years now but he would still be brilliant to have around a young squad. Tipuric I think is still unbelievable and would merit a place in the starting 15

[@Knappa22]

He is the heir to Glyndŵr - the real Prince of Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@charleshughes1676]

what music do you use?

[@AndrewDavidForde]

Epidemic sound

[@charleshughes1676]

and what si the name of the soundtrack you used in this video@@AndrewDavidForde

[@AndrewDavidForde]

@@charleshughes1676 I can’t remember sorry mate

[@larvlalo9773]

I know most will disagree with me, but I always thought he was a bit overrated. He was a good rugby player obviously, but I never found him to be on the level of a Retallick, Etzebeth, De Jager, Skelton or Itoje. He was a charismatic leader and a figure of international rugby in any case, he will be missed!

[@Matt_Alaric]

Absolutely. Good, but not a stand out.

[@AndrewDavidForde]

Who in particular rated him higher of above those particular players?

[@larvlalo9773]

@@AndrewDavidForde Followers in general. I'd like to make it clear that I have nothing against him and he had a real aura, I'm just talking about the rugby player. To make amends, I find that here in France, Dusautoir is a bit of an equivalent. He was an outstanding defender, an exceptional leader but weak ball in hand, not fast enough, not above tactically. I could name other players like that who are a bit overrated.

[@brynjones3530]

3 pro14 titles, 2 Six Nations title wins, 3 Six Nations Grandslams, 9 Lions tests, 1 Series win, 1 series draw, Played in 2 world cup semi finals and 2 world cup quarter finals. He is the most capped player ever for a reason

[@larvlalo9773]

@@brynjones3530 That's the problem with the overrated word, which is often taken to mean "bad". He's been playing in a country where there was less competition in his position than in SA or Australia, where he proved he's a really good player. BUT I don't put him in the category of a great second row as opposed to the list of players I've quoted below.

[@Xxtingus_pingusxX]

🥲

[@Matt_Alaric]

Massively over rated and got boyed by quite a few of the top forwards of his era. I have to assume his popularity owes a lot to motivation and other backroom stuff we don't necessarily see on the field.

[@AndrewDavidForde]

Overrated by who in particular?

[@Matt_Alaric]

@@AndrewDavidForde People who classify him as an all time great, for example.

[@AndrewDavidForde]

@@Matt_Alaric from an objective point of view given the amounts of caps and lions tours he’s been on, would he not be one of the greats?

[@Matt_Alaric]

@@AndrewDavidForde Not really, that just means he's played a lot. In what area of the game do you think he's a world leader, better than any other forward?

[@AndrewDavidForde]

@@Matt_Alaric I didn't say that, that's why I'm curious as to where there's overrated tag comes from. Who in particular says that?