Ex-rugby star lines up for his latest challenge

LYN Jones has faced plenty of challenges both on and off the pitch over the years, but is now preparing to take on one of his toughest yet.

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The former Welsh rugby international and much-travelled coach was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2021.

It was the beginning of a hugely testing period for him, both mentally and physically. But, happily, after undergoing successful treatment, he was able to move forward with his life.

That has seen him continue his coaching journey, most recently with the Netherlands national team, having had previous spells in charge of the Ospreys, London Welsh, the Dragons and Russia.

Before that came a playing career at flank forward with Neath, Llanelli and Treorchy which brought him five caps for Wales.

Since his battle with cancer, he has set out to increase awareness about the disease and also raise funds to help in the fight against it.

With this in mind, he climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in 2022 and now has his sights set on another huge challenge.