467Keri Jones
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KeriJones

Wing
Age80
Weight73KG
Height1.73M
  • Date of Birth13 / 01 / 1945
  • Lions Tours1968
  • International CapsWales
  • Lions Origin SchoolsYsgol Gymraeg Ystalyfera GS
  • Lions Origin ClubsWelsh Academicals, Barbarians, Neath, Wigan Warriors RL, Cardiff Rugby, Cardiff Metropolitan University

Keri Jones earned a place on the 1968 Lions Tour to South Africa after a prolific club career with Cardiff and a run of five Tests with Wales.

Though he was only involved in one Welsh victory, Jones scored twice as a wing and that attacking threat convinced the Lions to call him up just seven months on from his Test debut.

Jones did not win a Test spot against the Springboks but was a prominent face on Tour, playing in six games and crossing for a try in a win over South Western Districts.

After the Tour’s conclusion, Jones converted to rugby league and earned two caps for Great Britain at the 1970 World Cup while playing for Wigan.