Jenkins praises the class of 2011

GETHIN JENKINS yesterday hailed Wales’ World Cup marvels as the best team he has played in during his 80-cap Test career.

The Cardiff Blues prop has performed a pivotal role in driving Wales towards a World Cup semi-final appointment with France at Eden Park on Saturday.

Despite being sidelined by injury for most of 2011, he returned as a substitute during the pivotal Pool D victory over Samoa and then started the next three games, including the pulsating quarter-final win against Ireland last Saturday.