About Staff Jones
Born 1959. Staff Jones is a British rugby union player.
Stephen Thomas "Staff" Jones (born 4 January 1959) is a former Wales rugby union international from Ynysybwl. A loosehead prop forward product of Ynysybwl RFC, before making 408 appearances for Pontypool RFC in the 1980s. He was often in partnership with Steve Jones and Graham Price to form a formidable front row partnership coached by Ray Prosser.
Jones scored a try on his debut for Wales against Scotland at Murryfield in 1983, joining other Pontypool players Bobby Windsor, Terry Cobner and Graham Price who also scored tries on their international debuts.
In 1983 he toured New Zealand with the British and Irish Lions, playing in 13 games including the last three Tests after Ian Stephens was injured. After recovering from a serious knee injury sustained in 1986, he was part of the Welsh Triple Crown winning side in 1988.
He was also a regular for the Monmouthshire County team.
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Who is Staff Jones?
Welsh rugby union footballer
When was Staff Jones born?
Staff Jones was born on 4 January 1959 in Ynysybwl.
What is Staff Jones's occupation?
Staff Jones is a rugby union player.
What nationality is Staff Jones?
Staff Jones is British.
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