Jones: We put Wales back on rugby map

Wales’ World Cup squad will head home today with former captain Ryan Jones believing the players can take great pride in their performances.

Sat, 22 Oct, 2011 - 10:55

Wales’ World Cup squad will head home today with former captain Ryan Jones believing the players can take great pride in their performances.

Their hopes of claiming the tournament’s bronze medal were dashed by a 21-18 defeat against Australia yesterday, but it was still Wales’ most successful World Cup campaign since 1987.

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