Morgan Jones (rugby union)
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| Date of birth | 23 May 1999 | ||
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| Place of birth | Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England | ||
| Height | 1.99 m (6 ft 6 in) | ||
| Weight | 110 kg (17 st; 240 lb) | ||
| University | Swansea University | ||
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| Current team | Scarlets | ||
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| Position | Lock | ||
Morgan Jones (born 23 May 1999) is a Welsh rugby union player, currently playing for United Rugby Championship side Scarlets. His preferred position is lock.[1]
Professional career
Born in Nuneaton, Jones was part of the Leicester Tigers academy until he was 18.[2] After departing the club, Jones came into contact with the Welsh Exiles programme, qualifying for Wales through a Llanelli-born grandfather.[3] Jones moved from the midlands to Llanelli, joining the Scarlets academy. While part of the academy, Jones attained in a degree on criminology and criminal justice at Swansea University.[2]
Jones played for Wales U18, and made his Wales U20 debut during the 2018 Six Nations Under 20s Championship.[4] An ankle injury ruled Jones out of the 2019 Six Nations Under 20s Championship, but he returned to the team for the 2019 World Rugby Under 20 Championship.[5]
Jones signed his first professional contract for Scarlets in August 2020.[6] He made his Scarlets debut in Round 3 of the 2020–21 Pro14 against Benetton.[7] During the match, Jones received a red card, but upon review after the match, the card was rescinded.[8] Jones extended his contract in April 2021.[9]
On 21 April 2023, Jones signed another contract extension with the Scarlets, along with fellow lock Jac Price.[10]
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External links
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Scarlets – current squad
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