Jones, who missed two months with a hand injury before returning for the play-offs, played a key role in the wins over Munster and Bulls as the Warriors stormed to the title. His break set up Sebastian Cancelliere for the decisive try at Thomond Park in the semi-final, while Jones got Glasgow’s third score in an astonishing comeback at Loftus Versfeld to lift the title. As the Warriors celebrated with their supporters at Scotstoun last week, Jones reflected on their achievement.
He said: “It feels incredible. After the final whistle, there was a mix of relief and elation, a whole lot of emotion. “Everyone has worked so hard all season and it’s just an incredible feeling.
I’m so proud of what we have achieved together as a club and as a team. It’s just brilliant.” On the win, Jones said: “Getting that try before half-time was huge.
It kept us in the game and probably took a bit of the wind out of their sails going into half-time. “In the second half, we produced a mature, controlled performance, took the points when we needed to and held out with our defence. “The maul defence was incredible, and a couple of those defensive sets around halfway towards the end of the game – that’s what wins championships and those big games.
Being able to keep teams out in those key moments.” In his early career, Jones’ own defensive game came in for some criticism. He acknowledged it was an area where he had improved immeasurably in recent years.
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