Newport-born Ryan Jones has joined independent oil distribution company Oil 4 Wales as a brand ambassador.

In his new role, the 32-year-old, who has 73 international caps for Wales, will represent the Cardiff-based company at events and openings as it continues with its ambitious growth plans across Wales.

Jones, who plays for the Ospreys, joins Oil 4 Wales’ other ambassadors Scarlets’ hooker Ken Owens, centre Jonathan Davies and fly-half Rhys Priestland, Racing Metro flanker Dan Lydiate and WRU kicking coach Neil Jenkins.

Oil 4 Wales is a family run company, which was founded by entrepreneur Colin Owens, in 2011. The company, which supplies a range of fuel services to homes, businesses, commercial premises, agricultural and retail customers, supplies over 17,000 customers in Wales.