Jones-Hughes on The Move

By Lestyn (29/06/03)
June 29 2003

Munster have snapped up Welsh three quarter Jason Jones-Hughes. The three times capped former Newport player, unwanted by Gwent will sign for the Irish province some time next week.

Hughes who moved to Wales just before the 1999 world cup leaves having failed to make any real impact, following a major injury to his knee, that saw him undergo re-constructive surgery on a joint.

The 25 year old joined Newport in blaze of controversy, following a major row between the WRU and the ARU over one of the most promising prospects in the Super 12, at the time.

He still has most of his career left in front of him, why Mike Ruddock didn't look to capture the player's signature is very odd indeed. With so many Irish internationals missing at the beginning of the season due to the World cup, Jones-Hughes now back at full fitness will give much needed cover.