Alun Wyn Jones slams Ospreys hierarchy

Alun Wyn Jones slams Ospreys hierarchy

Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones criticised Ospreys hierarchy in the press conference before his return to action for the struggling region against Saracens.

The Swansea outfit were once the benchmark for the Welsh sides but have faltered over recent years and have endured an awful campaign in 2019/20.

International commitments and a groin injury mean Jones has not played for Ospreys since May 2019.

On his return, the 34-year-old did not shy away from speaking his mind with the region having lost 13 out of 14 games this season in his absence.

Jones questioned the Osprey's recruitment policy and accountability.



"It comes to a point where you need to be honest," he said.

The second row said he was proud of the way the players were applying themselves and facing up to criticism and scrutiny.

But he added: "You could say that isn't being replicated in other areas of our rugby entity at the minute. I'm saying that because I've been here longer than most.

"There are guys who are doing everything they can, being questioned and answering those questions to the press and trying to do it on the pitch.

"There are probably other people who aren't being held to account.

"It's difficult to say, but that's what I feel having watched and been involved with Ospreys for so long.

"I'm not going to name names, but there were eyebrows raised about recruitment, and the squad that we had and the success that we probably had in the past has papered over the cracks.

"We find ourselves where we are. There are a series of decisions and actions that probably haven't supported the rugby side of the business."



Jones says he has raised the issues within the region.

"It is difficult when you try to give that feedback because there are actions and reactions. I think sometimes we can be less reactive," Jones added.

"Hopefully something will be addressed and that is the positive point of having a forum. Whether it falls on deaf ears or not is the question."

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