Davies calls it a day
Former Wales and British Lions centre Jonathan Davies has announced his retirement, bringing the curtain down on a stellar career which brought 96 caps and two Six Nations Grand Slams.
Former Wales and British Lions centre Jonathan Davies has announced his retirement, bringing the curtain down on a stellar career which brought 96 caps and two Six Nations Grand Slams.
Veteran Wales centre Jonathan Davies will captain the Scarlets in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against the Stormers in Llanelli on Saturday.
Wales coach Wayne Pivac has named Josh Navidi at openside flanker for the Six Nations match against France in Cardiff on Friday, while also handing a return to veteran centre Jonathan Davies.
Wales captain Dan Biggar and centre Jonathan Davies will win their 100th Test caps in Saturday’s Six Nations clash against Scotland in Cardiff.
Centre Jonathan Davies has been left out of the Welsh squad for Saturday’s season finale against the Wallabies, while wing Josh Adams has been fast-tracked into the starting XV.
There were a few shock omissions from Warren Gatland’s reported list of players who have been put on standby for the British & Irish Lions.
Defending Six Nations champions Wales received an early blow as Scarlets duo Jonathan Davies and Rhys Patchell will both be out with long-term injuries.
Wales coach Warren Gatland has made three changes to the starting lineup that will face the Boks in Sunday’s semi-final in Yokohama.
Wales are confident centre Jonathan Davies will be fit for the World Cup semi-final against the Springboks after he suffered a knee injury.
Wing Owen Lane has replaced his Cardiff Blues teammate Josh Navidi in Wales’ World Cup squad.