Army

Rugby legend Alun Wyn Jones dons Army fatigues to join troops on exercise

Wales and Lions rugby captain Alun Wyn Jones was a guest at Castlemartin Firing Range to watch British troops in action on Exercise Iron Storm.

Wearing Army fatigues, he was introduced to soldiers from 1st Battalion The Royal Welsh, the King's Royal Hussars, 1st Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment and 19 Regiment Royal Artillery at the west Wales range.

While on the training ground, Mr Jones observed live firing exercises and met troops to discuss teamwork and leadership.

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In a tweet, the official page for the British Army in Wales said it was an "absolute pleasure" to welcome the rugby legend to the exercise at Castlemartin.

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Alun Wyn Jones riding in a tank at Castlemartin Firing Range with troops on Ex Iron Storm 02102021 Credit Crown Copyright copy.jpg

Alun Wyn Jones visited Castlemartin Firing Range and met with troops on Exercise Iron Storm 02102021 Credit Crown Copyright copy.jpg

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