A biography for Alun Wyn Joneshasn’t been written yet.
“I don't really want followers, to be honest; that's what Twitter is for. I want people who can make their own decisions and look after their own departments.”
“It really gets my back up when people start using business phrases - 'sustainability,' 'the brand,' etc. - about rugby.”
“Apparently, I'm the angriest man. I don't know. It's just an interpretation. If it was someone else, they might be called focused or competitive. I'm not that angry or grumpy, but if you want to say I'm angry because I'm focused or competitive, then that's okay.”
“Ultimately, as players, we are inside the tent, and we have got to deal with what happens between the white lines.”
“We are very conscious of our poor record against the SANZAR nations. We've simply not done well enough against New Zealand or South Africa.”
“When you lose, it motivates you to go again.”
“I am competitive because it is fun, a mentality thing, and it is something you have to be in this job.”
“It doesn't matter how young or old you are, and whatever jersey you wear, you realise the derby games prick up the hairs on the backs of people's necks.”
“I've got a family now, which matures you.”
“We've got a great team sport, but we harp on about individuals. It's a bit contradictory.”
“I look back at all the contracts I've had, and I never assumed I would get another one. Honestly. I don't take anything for granted. Nothing.”
“I don't compare myself with anyone.”
“It's very easy to quantify performances and personal accolades, but ultimately, I'm in a team sport, and it's about winning.”
“I never counted on playing rugby: I was just another fat kid chasing an egg. It has gone pretty well.”
“I think a global season, moving it a bit towards summer, can only be a good thing from a playing and commercial point of view, but it would take a massive shift, and I do not know if it would happen in my career.”
“The longer I have played, the perception of myself has changed. I conduct myself to other players a bit better.”
“Without being too profound, I never dreamt of getting 100 caps for Wales.”
“That's the great thing about this sport: it's always different.”
“I'm not the only one that's joined in the Maro Itoje song, to be honest with you!”
“I know there are certain things I may never achieve depending on whether I stay at the Ospreys or go.”