After coming by means of the Cardiff system, Jenkins performed a key function as Wales turned the primary crew to beat New Zealand at Below-20 degree in 2012 and led the facet to a second-placed end a 12 months later.
His crowning Cardiff second got here in Bilbao as he led Cardiff to a second European Problem Cup title.
Jenkins captained the senior Wales facet on the 2018 summer season tour towards South Africa and Argentina.
His profession was derailed after serving to Wales to victory towards the Springboks with a man-of-the-match efficiency on the Principality Stadium, however he suffered a major ACL knee harm within the closing moments.
Jenkins was dominated out of motion for 26 months however displayed exceptional resilience to return to motion, including 43 membership appearances and an additional 4 Check caps to his title.
This included a Wales comeback towards South Africa in 2021 and captaining his nation once more, this time towards Fiji.
His final Wales look got here within the 2022 Six Nations defeat by Eire in Dublin.
“It has been robust bodily and mentally however I am enormously happy with all the pieces I’ve achieved in my profession,” stated Jenkins.
“Notably getting back from such an enormous harm to play for Cardiff and Wales once more.”
Jenkins is content material together with his resolution.
“The highs are issues like Bilbao, derbies and European events on the Arms Park, successful my first cap and captaining Wales, but in addition experiences, journey and friendships rugby has given me,” stated Jenkins.
“I’ve been lucky and am grateful to everybody who has supported me on my journey.
“I’m wanting ahead to having fun with rugby from the terrace with a beer, doing all of the issues I couldn’t do as a participant and main a match and lively life with my younger household.”
