Article: Centre of excellence will spur us on to glory, says Jones.(Sport)

Byline: andyhowell

STEPHEN JONES has insisted Wales players can have no excuses if they fail to perform in the international arena after the official opening of the WRU's new pounds 4m centre of excellence.

The unveiling of the state-of-art facilities at the Vale Resort mark the end of a remarkable transformation during the 11 years of Jones' international career.

When the Scarlets outside-half made hisWales debut - as a replacement during the record 96-13 hammering against South Africa - pro rugby was in its infancy.

The sport had gone ...

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