Wyn Jones has stated he’ll use his World Cup disappointment to return again and make himself a greater participant.
The Scarlets loose-head was among the many shock omissions from Warren Gatland’s prolonged 54-strong coaching squad.
It got here lower than two years after Gatland made him his Check prop for the British & Irish Lions in South Africa.
“I used to be disenchanted to not get named within the World Cup squad [but] now I will return, work alone sport,” stated Jones.
Gareth Thomas, Nicky Smith, Rhys Carre and uncapped duo Corey Domachowski and Kemsley Mathias have been named forward of 48-cap Jones, who began three video games on this yr’s Six Nations.
Gatland admitted it was a “robust name” however stated the mobility of Wales’ entrance 5 had to enhance.
Jones, 31, stated after showing for a World XV against Barbarians at Twickenham: “[Gatland] briefly defined the choice however not an excessive amount of.
“It was disappointing however then issues like this [playing for the World XV] come up and it is one in all these experiences in rugby you may always remember.
“Now I’ll meet Jonathan Humphreys quickly to undergo just a few issues with him and go from there.”
It capped a depressing season for Jones with Scarlets within the United Rugby Championship and Wales throughout the troubled autumn and Six Nations campaigns.
Delays in a deal being struck between the Welsh Rugby Union and areas left gamers in limbo over their futures.
Welsh rugby in a ‘mess’
Even now with an settlement, Cardiff, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets face smaller squads subsequent season with a wage cap of £5.2m, falling to £4.5m for the next marketing campaign.
“Issues have been fairly messy off the sector this season. Generally it was onerous to focus on video games due to the stuff happening,” stated Jones.
“I hope there’s some stability now however, if I am trustworthy, I am actually unsure there may be.
“I am seeing some huge names out of contract and nothing has been provided. It is disappointing for us different gamers who’re watching that. You are feeling for them.”
Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe, who shall be with out a membership when his Ospreys contract expires subsequent month, stated gamers in Wales have been let down by the authorities because the areas face a significant monetary hit.
Jones backed his Wales team-mate however nonetheless hopes Scarlets might be aggressive subsequent season.
“I agree with what all of the gamers are saying. It is fairly apparent to see,” he stated.
“Hopefully subsequent yr, issues will settle out and be rectified.
“I feel we [Scarlets] might be aggressive. You hear tales about some groups not having sufficient boys to coach, however we’re one of many lucky areas in that we’ve sufficient numbers. I am fairly positive we’ll be able to go come the beginning of the [season].
“We’re most likely over-played. So it is good to have that break and time away from the sport. We’ll come again excited and motivated, able to play once more.”