International friendly: Wales 49-26 Barbarians - reaction as icons bid farewell

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2. Api Ratuniyarawa misses out for Barbarians after being charged with sexual assault
3. Wales's Dewi Lake scores game's first try before Simione Kuruvoli touches down for Baa-Baas
4. Tom Rogers and Sam Costelow tries extend Wales's lead before half time
5. Simione Kuruvoli scores his second try on 47 minutes
6. Alun Wyn Jones scores Barbarians's third try on farewell appearance
7. Taine Plumtree notches Wales's fourth try before Aaron Wainwright gets fifth
8. Tom Hooper scores fourth try for Baa-Baas before Kieran Hardy scores twice late on

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It may have been 'just a friendly' but it made for a fitting send off for Alun Wyn Jones, Justin Tipuric and Leigh Halfpenny.

There were tries aplenty, flair or show and at times excellent rugby.

Despite the off-field drama this fixture has caused, there is no doubt that these three legends of Welsh rugby deserved the send off they received.

Halfpenny's standing ovation when being replaced was a particularly emotional moment, as was Jones' try in the second half.

Time for a new era and a new crop of Welsh players to make names for themselves in the same way this trio has done over the last 20 years.

Thank you for following along with us this afternoon, enjoy the rest of your weekend!

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Wales head coach Warren Gatland on S4C: "It was absolutely amazing to bring Leigh Halfpenny off, an opportunity to let everyone thank him.

"To score 49 points is always a positive, in the first half we left a few points out there but we're starting the next cycle, players putting their hands up and some did that.

"It's up to George North if he wants to continue playing, he made a couple of nice breaks and did well. At the moment his body's holding together well.

"There's an opportunity for players in regional rugby for the next few months, we brought Cai Evans in and played him at 10 and then moved him to full back to see what Tomos Williams could do there, maybe that's an option in the future as a 10.

"Sam Costelow did his AC and pulled his hamstring at the same time, it was a good game for him.

Ian Gough

Former Wales international on BBC Radio Wales

It was so emotional with Leigh Halfpenny leaving the pitch, I was choked here.

I felt for him and could see the tears in his eyes, such an emotional moment for the whole stadium here.

Halfpenny on 'special' day

Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny on S4C: "It's a special day and a special week, I feel a huge honour and privilege to have today and to have worn this jersey for the last 15 years. It's been a huge privilege, I've loved every second of it.

"I'm going to miss it, I'm going to miss this place, but I'm hugely grateful to everyone who's helped me along the way."

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Alun Wyn Jones on the mic

Alun Wyn Jones on S4C: "Firstly I want to thank the crowd who have come here for 18 years, through the good times and the bad times. Diolch yn fawr.

"The man of the match was a bit of tokenism so I'll take it gracefully.

"Honourable mentions to Leigh Halfpenny, Justin Tipuric and Dan Biggar who wasn't here today."

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Jones says his farewell

Alun Wyn Jones is on the mic at the Principality Stadium to say his thanks and farewell to the Welsh crowd here in Cardiff.

He showed a bit of everything today.

Ian Gough

Former Wales international on BBC Radio Wales

It has been entertaining, we've seen good skills on show as well.

A fitting scoreline at the end as well, Dan Lydiate there shaking hands with Alun Wyn Jones, let's hope Lydiate still has a chance in the Welsh jersey.

The players retiring today had been so so important for Gatland's first spell, everyone is on their feet congratulating some great men.

Former Wales captain Gwyn Jones on S4C: "Only one man can have the player of the match award today, for the try, the offloads.

"For his presence and his influence over almost 20 years."

Emyr Lewis

Former Wales flanker on BBC Radio Cymru

Even though he's playing for the Barbarians I'd have given the conversion to Alun Wyn Jones!

Full-time - Wales 49-26 Barbarians

A brilliant send off for the three Welsh legends.

It was frantic at times, scrappy at others but mostly it was a really entertaining game of rugby.

Alun Wyn Jones, Justin Tipuric and Leigh Halfpenny all had their moments in this back-and-forth game.

Dewi Lake, Aaron Wainwright, Tom Rogers, Sam Costelow, Taine Plumtree and Kieran Hardy (2) are crossed for Wales.

But the try which will be most remembered will be the one scored by Alun Wyn Jones - despite the fact he was not wearing the red of Wales.

Converted try - Wales 49-26 Barbarians

That's how to end a match!

Lovely play down the right wing from Cai Evans and Taine Plumtree sets Tom Rogers free.

As he reaches the Baa-Baas 22 he passes back in-field to Kieran Hardy who scores his second try in as many minutes.

Cai Evans adds the simple conversion and that is that!

Emyr Lewis

Former Wales flanker on BBC Radio Cymru

Good try in the end for Wales, going through the phases.

Johnny Williams doing the hard work, getting across the advantage line, pulling defenders towards him.

Kieran Hardy looking up, seeing no one in front of him and crossing easily in the end.

Jones with the restart

How about this?!

Alun Wyn Jones takes the kick-off for the Barbarians.

A lovely touch.

Converted try - Wales 42-26 Barbarians

And they have it! 40 up for Wales.

Replacement scrum-half Kieran Hardy takes advantage of the tired Barbarians defence and fast ball to dive over for the score.

Cai Evans is successful with the conversion, and Wales are heading for a win.

Wales are looking to put the icing on the cake in the final minute.

They have a penalty inside the Baa-Baas 22 and are looking for one final score.

Alun Wyn Jones is named player of the match inside the Principality Stadium, a decision you will not be surprised to hear has gone down exceptionally well.

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Wales win a penalty just inside the Barbarians half, with Baa-Baas forwards penalised for not rolling away.

Taine Plumtree is screaming for a cross-field kick to come his way but instead Wales slow the game down and look to the corner instead.

It may just be a friendly, but it has been a really entertaining game.

Can the Baa-Baas score again to set up a grandstand finish?

Converted try - Wales 35-26 Barbarians

It was scrappy, but the Barbarians have another try.

After an almost comical few phases in which neither team wanted to hold onto the ball, it falls to replacement Tom Hooper who pushes through Mason Grady to score.

Ben Donaldson adds the extras and Wales' lead is down to nine points.

Aaron Shingler, Alun Wyn Jones and Justin Tipuric all involved in that line-out routine for the Barbarians, who this time hold onto the ball.