Jenkins undecided over international future

13 April 2012

Neil Jenkins confirmed his place among Welsh rugby's all-time greats with a stunning Six Nations display at Stade de France - and then left everyone guessing about his international future.  

If speculation becomes reality, and Jenkins quits the Test match scene after this summer's British Lions tour to Australia, then Wales coach Graham Henry faces a mission impossible trying to replace him.

Jenkins bagged 28 points - a try, two drop-goals, three penalties and four conversions - as Wales won an amazing match and recorded first back-to-back Paris victories for 44 years.

The Cardiff fly-half's 78th-minute drop-goal and injury-time converted touchdown left French morale in tatters just a fortnight before their next Six Nations appointment - England at Twickenham.

And should Jenkins - who passed 1,000 points for Wales on Saturday - call it a day sooner rather than later, he will leave an enormous void.

"I am not sure, we will have to see," said Jenkins, when quizzed after Wales overcame a 19-6 deficit to claim one of their more remarkable successes.

"No-one has said I'm finishing this year, next year, or whatever. No decisions have been made, and just to be part of the Wales set-up is an honour and privilege for me.

"I've had a great career, but hopefully it will last a bit longer yet. I am not worried about records, the most important thing is the team, but when I do eventually look back, I will be thrilled and chuffed to bits with what I achieved."

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