Record breaking Wales and Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones has been at the sharp end of rugby for 15 years, winning 160 Test caps to date and showing no sign of slowing up as he prepares to lead Wayne Pivac's team into autumn battle against New Zealand, South Africa and Australia. On Jones' now famous Lions injury, which saw him dislocate his shoulder just seven minutes into a warm-up game against Japan, she admitted it had been a hectic time. From the rain swept pitches of Swansea to making his test debut against Argentina in Patagonia in 2006, from touring with the Lions in 2009, 2013, 2017 and 2021 to losing a parent and building a family, Belonging is the autobiography of one of the most compelling figures in World rugby. Told with unflinching honesty, this is the ultimate story of what it takes and what it means to play for your country: what it means to belong.

But is it also about perthyn - belonging, playing for Wales, working your way through the age-grades and the club matches and regional sides. What it takes to earn the right to be there, and what it feels like to make the sacrifices along the way. Feeling the bond to the great players not long gone, and feeling the ties to the millions in front rooms and pubs across the hillsides and the valleys, coast to coast. Knowing that deep down you just want to belong, be a part of it, as everyone does. Belonging is the story about how the boy left Mumbles and returned as the most capped rugby player of all time. It is the story of what it takes to become a player who is seen by many as one of the greatest Welsh players there has ever been. What it takes to go from sitting, crossed legged on the hall floor at school, watching the 1997 Lions Tour of South Africa to being named the 2021 Lions Captain. He outlines the incredible behind the scenes rehab work he had to put in morning, noon and night, details conversations with doctors which were surprisingly upbeat after initial fears he had dislocated the shoulder and explains his joy at returning for the three Tests. Alun Wyn Jones' wife has revealed helping the Wales captain make his miracle recovery for this summer's Lions tour was probably the most stressful time of their lives.Belonging is the story about how the boy from Mumbles became the most capped rugby union player of all time. It is the story of what it takes to become a man who is seen by many as one of the greatest ever Welsh players. What it takes to go from sitting cross-legged on the hall floor at school watching the 1997 Lions tour of South Africa, to being named the 2021 Lions captain. It was then that everything came to a head and he reflected upon the enormous individual effort put in just to get out to South Africa. He was subsequently selected for the 2013 Lions Tour of Australia and the 2017 Lions Tour of New Zealand. On 31 October 2020, against Scotland, he became the most capped rugby player of all time, with 149 caps. Brilliant, honest and combative, his autobiography, written with Tom Fordyce, is the story of one of the most compelling and singular figures in rugby. But is it also about perthyn – playing for Wales, working his way through the age grades and club rugby and his regional side. How to earn the right to be there, and what it feels like to make the sacrifices along the way. Feeling the connection to players who have come before, and feeling the ties to the millions in front rooms and pubs across the country, coast to coast. Knowing that deep down you want to belong, as everyone does. Alun Wyn comes across as a very private man and in general there are plaudits, rather than criticism, of individuals he has played with and against.

I think I was at home on the sofa before the guys had even got to the airport on the Sunday, so that was a tough one," he said. Previously Wales hadn't lost at home to Scotland since 2002 and as such the skipper "didn't want to do a presentation on the pitch, smiling and waving a bottle around having been beaten at home." Marler was banned after grabbing Alun Wyn's testicles during an England v Wales game, while the skipper was involved in a training ground fight with team-mate Jake Ball during last season's Six Nations triumph.

Belonging is the story about how the boy left Mumbles and returned as the most capped rugby player of all time. It is the story of what it takes to become a player who is seen by many as one of the greatest Welsh players there has ever been. What it takes to go from sitting, crossed legged on the hall floor at school, watching the 1997 Lions Tour of South Africa to being named the 2021 Lions Captain.

But while Alun Wyn talks of being 'intensely proud deep down', his over-riding emotions at the time were 'immense disappointment that we lost'. There is also no mention of the Rob Howley betting scandal and how it affected the players when Warren Gatland's trusted number two was sent home from the World Cup in disgrace. If you're coming to Coles by car, why not take advantage of the 2 hours free parking at Sainsbury's Pioneer Square - just follow the signs for Pioneer Square as you drive into Bicester and park in the multi-storey car park above the supermarket. Come down the travelators, exit Sainsbury's, turn right and follow the pedestrianised walkway to Crown Walk and turn right - and Coles will be right in front of you. You don't need to shop in Sainsbury's to get the free parking! Where to Find Us Brilliant, honest and combative, his autobiography, written with Tom Fordyce, is the story of one of the most compelling and singular figures in rugby. Told with unflinching honesty, this is the ultimate book for all fans of the sport. Alun Wyn equalled and then broke New Zealand legend Richie McCaw's world caps record last autumn when playing first against against France in a friendly, then Scotland in the postponed Six Nations clash at Parc y Scarlets.With his 36th birthday approaching this weekend, he has put his many achievements into words in an autobiography ' Belonging, Alun Wyn Jones' which is published this week. But as a player and captain right at the coalface of Wales' greatest achievements over the past decade or so, the captain more than anybody else has been there, seen it and done it. It was probably the most stressful period of our entire lives, certainly my life anyway," Dr Jones, a university lecturer and former athlete, said.