Prop Jenkins returns to the Welsh pack determined to de-rail an Irish Grand Slam at the Millennium Stadium this Saturday – and pinch the championship with a 13-point win.
And Jenkins, a British Lion in 2005, aims to prove he is still as destructive in the scrums after targetting opposite number John Hayes.
Jenkins, 28, said: “They have been very good throughout the campaign in most areas but we will match them up front and target their scrum.
“Hayes has been going well for years for Munster and Ireland. He’s the best they have and has been a cornerstone of their team. But Ireland are not developing anyone else in that position.”
Jenkins and front-row regulars Adam Jones and Matthew Rees return to breathe fire back into a Dragons scrum that blew smoke against Italy last week.
But three wins from four has still left the defending champions in sight of a second title in a row for the first time in 30 years.
Jenkins said: “We’ve lost a bit of momentum but we’ve only been beaten once in the championship and that was by five points in France.
“We haven’t delivered in the last two games and given away soft penalties and soft points – things which we’ve not done that in the past.
“But a few of us had a break last week and we’re still looking to win the championship. All the players are aware of the prize and we’re used to winning the big one-off games.”
Prop Jenkins returns to the Welsh pack determined to de-rail an Irish Grand Slam at the Millennium Stadium this Saturday – and pinch the championship with a 13-point win.Â
And Jenkins, a British Lion in 2005, aims to prove he is still as destructive in the scrums after targetting opposite number John Hayes.Â
Jenkins, 28, said: “They have been very good throughout the campaign in most areas but we will match them up front and target their scrum.Â
“Hayes has been going well for years for Munster and Ireland. He’s the best they have and has been a cornerstone of their team. But Ireland are not developing anyone else in that position.”Â
Jenkins and front-row regulars Adam Jones and Matthew Rees return to breathe fire back into a Dragons scrum that blew smoke against Italy last week.Â
But three wins from four has still left the defending champions in sight of a second title in a row for the first time in 30 years.Â
Jenkins said: “We’ve lost a bit of momentum but we’ve only been beaten once in the championship and that was by five points in France.Â
“We haven’t delivered in the last two games and given away soft penalties and soft points – things which we’ve not done that in the past.Â
“But a few of us had a break last week and we’re still looking to win the championship. All the players are aware of the prize and we’re used to winning the big one-off games.”
