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Wales legend Jonathan Davies says it feels like he has been “run over by a bus” after undergoing two operations in three months.
The dual-code icon’s first surgery was in September and involved his knee, while the latest operation has been completed on his back.
As well as enjoying a stellar rugby career, Jiffy has remained active throughout his post-playing life, regularly taking part in charity bike rides, as well as putting his body through the wringer in the gym.
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Last week he posted on X, formerly Twitter, saying: “Now recovering from second operation, first knee replacement in September. Yesterday to insert cage into my back and 4 screws.
“All those tackles I missed. Wouldn’t change a thing!”
Posting an update on his condition, Jiffy was straight to the point on how he was feeling, writing: “Feel like I’ve been run over by a bus but now looking forward to Christmas and 2025. #staypositive.”
Former Wales international Craig Quinnell commented, saying: “Road to recovery starts bro, hope the screws don’t come loose like mine! Let me know when you’re fit for a game.”
Wallaby legend David Campese wrote: “Sorry to hear mate. Must have been all the hard work you made back in the days? Just jokes. Get well soon.”
Former Wales international Lee Jarvis also commented, saying: “New Knee. New Back. Your golf game will be off the charts next summer, Jiff. Good luck with the rehabilitation”.
In a previous interview with WalesOnline, Jiffy had detailed how an injury over 40 years ago has come back to bite him now.
“It’s good, actually,” Jiffy said in August about his life in general. “Just falling apart a bit.
“I’ve got a knee replacement coming up in September and I might need a back operation in December. It’s wear and tear. I’ve just got to maybe sit back a bit in the autumn and get ready for next year. I’m still fit and they’ve been telling me to do it for a while.
“I did my cruciate in 1982 so I played all my rugby career with a dodgy knee. So it’s time to get it done now. But apart from that, it’s all good. It’s chilled. Kids are grown up, work is going well. Health is good with most of the family. I can’t complain.”