out on selection for the 2017 Tour to New Zealand following his knee injury issues. International tries Coaching career Jenkins began his coaching career as defence coach for Cardiff RFC, while still playing for Cardiff Blues. In 2020, he assisted with Wales U20, as a defence coach, before joining up with the senior side ahead of the 2020 Autumn Nations Series, as a technical coach. Ahead of the 2021 Six Nations, his role was made permanent, becoming the full time defence coach. Style Jenkins usual position is loosehead prop but he has also played in the tighthead prop position. He was one of the "new-breed" of front-rows, known for his speed, fitness and turnover ability, however some criticism was made of his scrummaging at times during his career. Despite his stern on-field persona, he was a well-respected and well-liked player, commonly referred to as "Melon". Rugby league Jenkins has also played rugby league, making regular appearances for Cardiff Demons in the late 1990s leading them to the 1998 Division Two Academy Grand Final. References External links (archived by web.archive.org) Cardiff profile (archived by web.archive.org) Pontypridd profile Wales profile 1980 births Living people British & Irish Lions rugby union players from Wales Cardiff Rugby players Cardiff Demons players Rugby union players from Llantrisant Pontypridd RFC players RC Toulonnais players Rugby league players from Rhondda Cynon Taf Rugby union players from Rhondda Cynon Taf Rugby union props Wales international rugby union players Wales rugby union captains Welsh rugby league players Welsh rugby union players