Hansen vows to keep Jenkins involved
Wales coach Steve Hansen has vowed to keep Neil Jenkins involved with the national team after the prolific points scorer announced his retirement from the playing side of the international arena.
The 31-year-old Jenkins scored 1,049 points in 87 games for Wales and a further 41 points in three Tests for the Lions.
“Neil is not only a great player but a great person too. His record speaks for itself and Welsh rugby has had 12 great years out of Neil,” Hansen said.
“It is my intention to keep Neil involved at some level and I have spoken to him about that.
“His man-management skills are very good and we see Neil playing an important role in the future of Welsh rugby at the highest level.”
Jenkins will continue playing club rugby after signing a deal with the newly merged Pontypridd and Bridgend club.
He said: “You would have thought that after 87 Test matches for your country it would be easy to let go, but it isn’t. It has left a huge hole to fill.
“I am not quitting rugby altogether, I have signed a one-year deal with Pontypridd-Bridgend. I will go out in style next season.”
