Alun Wyn Jones- Rugby Union Player

Alun Wyn Jones- Rugby Union Player (In a Nutshell)

  • Alun Wyn Jones was born in the United Kingdom on September 19th, 1985.
  • The position he plays is Lock.
  • Having played 158 games for Wales is pretty impressive.
  • “I am always optimistic.”- Alun Wyn Jones
  • “For me, representing Wales really was a dream.”- Alun Wyn Jones
  • “I always want to be first.”- Alun Wyn Jones
  • “You’re as good as your next game, so I’ll focus on the next one.”- Alun Wyn Jones

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Sonny Bill Williams- Former Athlete

Sonny Bill Williams- Former Athlete (In a Nutshell)

  • Sonny Bill Williams was born in New Zealand on August 3rd, 1985.
  • In Rugby league the positions he played were Second-row/Centre/ Lock.
  • He represented New Zealand in Rugby league on 12 occasions.
  • In Rugby union the positions he played were Centre/ Wing.
  • He played for New Zealand in Rugby Union 58 times.
  • The decision for him to retire from boxing and sport was made in 2021
  • “If you go about trying to be please everyone, there’s going to be endless struggles.”- Sonny Bill Williams

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Nelson Mandela- A Leader and an Inspiration

Facts about Nelson Mandela

  • Born on the 18th of July, 1918.
  • He spent 27 years behind bars as a political prisoner.
  • He was an anti-Apartheid activist.
  • On February the 11th, 1990, the South African government released him from prison.
  • He won the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1993.
  • He was President of South Africa for just over 5 years and was instrumental in South Africa winning the 1995 Rugby Union World Cup.
  • He died on the 5th of December, 2013, aged 95, but his legacy will live on forever.

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