“Coming to terms with a decision that brings to an end such a big part of my life isn’t easy. It is a decision that has left a huge hole to fill.
“I know it’s not the time to talk of regrets, but my dream was to play 100 Tests before I quit. I’ve played 87 times for
“What’s even more agonising is that I’ll be ending my Welsh career having played in 99 matches for my country – 87 times for the full Test side, 10 more on Welsh tours and twice in Wales XV games against the Barbarians. If only there were a chance of playing once more!”
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A string of injuries over the past two years have combined to force Jenkins to revue his test career. He tells of the pain he suffered from arthritis in his knee during the Lions tour and of the frustration of suffering three successive injuries this season.
Jenkins made his debut for
He was the man who kicked the conversion of Scott Gibbs’ try at Wembley that brought
His senior career has seen him score more than 5,000 points in 399 games (that includes tonight’s game at Ebbw Vale) and he will continue to rack up the points for one more season.
“I’m not quitting rugby altogether. I’ve signed a one-year deal with the new Bridgend-Pontypridd Region and I’m looking forward to going out in style next season,” said Jenkins.
“I’ve had a great career and I hope to be able to give something back to the fans next season by completing a full season.”
