Alun Wyn Jones, Justin Tipuric retirement: Wales rugby legends hang up their boots

In a shocking development for enthusiasts, legendary Wales rugby players Alun Wyn Jones and Justin Tipuric have announced their international retirements. Jones and Tipuric on Friday stunned the rugby world with the announcement of their shock retirements. The shocking announcement came with less than four months remaining for the Rugby World Cup in France.

Jones has the most test caps in the world, 170. Tipuric has 94, according to AP report.

Both of them started in the forward pack for Wales' last match in March against France in the Six Nations, and were named this month in a preliminary World Cup squad, as per AP report.


Jones wrote on Instagram: "After ongoing dialogue with the coaching staff and the WRU, I have decided to step away from the international game. So, after 17 years I look back on special memories with Welsh greats and future Welsh greats.”

Less than two hours beforehand, Tipuric’s sports management released a statement saying, “Now seems the right time to step away from international rugby. I'm looking forward to spending more time at home and putting all my energies into playing for my home region the Ospreys."

Jones also plays for Ospreys. Together, they helped Wales win four Six Nations titles and reach the World Cup semifinals in 2019 in Japan, AP reported.

FAQs

Q1. Who has the most test caps in the world?
A1. Alun Wyn Jones has the most test caps in the world.

Q2. How many test caps Justin Tipuric have?
A2. Justin Tipuric has 94 test caps.