Gethin Jenkins becomes most-capped prop in rugby union history

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Wales prop Gethin Jenkins is set to be named in Wales' World Cup squad today after becoming the most-capped prop forward in rugby union history.

Jenkins' appearance in Saturday's penultimate warm-up match against Ireland broke the record held by 2003 England World Cup winner Jason Leonard.

England's Chris Robshaw is tackled by Wales' and Gethin Jenkins during the RBS 6 Nations match at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff. Credit: PA
Wales' Jamie Roberts during the World Cup Warm Up Match at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin. Credit: PA

Wales' 16-10 victory at the Aviva Stadium was their second in a row against the reigning RBS 6 Nations champions.

It's now just four weeks before they tackle World Cup hosts England at Twickenham.

Warren Gatland is due to name his 31 man squad for the Rugby World Cup. Credit: PA

Wales' win against Ireland took them above England and into fifth place in rugby union's official world rankings.

Warren Gatland will name his final team selection for the Rugby World Cup at midday.

The squad will be cut down from the extended training team to 31 men. Wales face Uruguay in their first match at the Millennium Stadium on the 20th of September.