Jonathan Matthews Humphreys (born 27 February 1969) is a former Wales international rugby union player. He is now an Assistant Coach for Wales.
Rugby Union career
Playing career
Amateur career
Humphreys played for Kenfig Hill RFC and Cardiff as a Hooker.
Professional career
Humphreys went on to become a leading figure and terrace favourite at Cardiff when rugby union became openly professional in 1995. In 2001 / 2002 he had a short stint as a National Development Officer with the Sports Council for Wales. However, in 2002, he signed for Bath Rugby. He was with the club for three years.
International career
Humphreys was in the Wales squad during the 1995 Rugby World Cup and 1999 Rugby World Cup. He captained the Welsh side.
Coaching career
Ospreys
He was forwards coach at the Ospreys from 2006 to 2009.
Scotland
From June 2013 to May 2017, Humphreys has been the forwards coach for the Scottish national side.
Glasgow Warriors
In October 2016 it was announced that Humphreys would be a new Assistant Coach for Glasgow Warriors from May 2017.
Wales
On 19 December 2018, it was announced that Humphreys would be the new forwards coach for Wales.
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