Ceri Jones is a former

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player. Normally a loose-head

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he could also play tight-head prop. Jones played for Newport High School Old Boys, Usk and

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before making his name at Harlequins. He originally joined Quins on loan from Newport in February 2003, before signing a full-time contract at the end of the 2002–03 season. He made his debut in the Premiership fixture away to Bristol Shoguns in March 2003 and went on to make over 200 top-flight appearances. Ceri played for

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. He suffered a serious Achilles injury against

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on 14 April 2013 and is undergoing long-term rehabilitation. Amid concerns about his future playing career, he was confirmed as Scrum Coach at Worcester. In 2016 he Joined

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as forwards coach Jones attained his first Wales cap in the 29–23 loss to Australia in Sydney on 26 May 2007. His second and final cap came a week later when he started against Australia.

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