Jones set for 600th point

Stephen Jones celebrating the 500th point in the Heineken Cup back in 2004 with Chris Wyatt and Robin McBryde; celebrating 50 caps in the tournament at the time

(Main) Stephen Jones celebrating his 500th point in the Heineken Cup in January 2004 (Thumb) Stephen Jones celebrating the 500th point in the Heineken Cup back in 2004 with Chris Wyatt and Robin McBryde; celebrating 50 caps in the tournament at the time

Huw Evans

Jones set for 600th point

8 January 2007, 2:02 pm

By WRU

Stephen Jones is set to become the second highest scorer in the history of the Heineken Cup when he next puts points on the board in the competition.

Wales skipper Jones has bagged a stunning 599 points for the Scarlets, as well as 37 for Clermont Auvergne, in Europe's top competition. He now needs just ten points against Ulster next Saturday to overtake Diego Dominguez (645 points) in the all-time scoring charts.

Scarlets boss Phil Davies said: "He's a world-class rugby player and a top-class bloke for that matter. He has been brilliant to work with, it's great to have him back in the side.

"Stephen has proven over the course of time what he is capable of and he will do it time and again before he retires, which is a long way off."

Ulster's David Humphreys is the fourth highest points scorer with 554 but has been ruled out of this week's clash at Ravenhill through injury.

Ireland's Ronan O'Gara remains the undisputed points king of Europe with 815 points for Munster. Former Wales hotshot Neil Jenkins is fifth with 502.