Geraint Romances associated with the "Mabinogion". Its story closely parallels the French writer Chrétien de Troyes's "Erec and Enide". Some scholars feel both works derived from a common lost source, but most believe the Welsh version derives directly or indirectly from Chrétien. In this case, the renowned figure of Geraint would have been added to the story to suit Welsh audiences unfamiliar with Chrétien's protagonist, Erec. "Geraint and Enid" was reworked by Alfred Tennyson into the poems "The Marriage of Geraint" and "Geraint and Enid", part of his "Idylls of the King". The Arthurian character in later works is often referred
Geraint Rhys Jones Geraint Rhys Jones Geraint Rhys Jones (born 23 August 1987) is a Welsh rugby union player who plays as a fly half or full back. He has represented Wales at all levels with the exception of senior. Wales youth, U18, U19, U20 and 7s international. He is Wales 7s all time highest points scorer. Jones currently plays in the Welsh Premiership after joining home town club Ebbw Vale for the 2018-19 season. He previously played for Sale Sharks, Cardiff Blues, Cornish Pirates and Newport RFC. Jones was selected to play for Wales in the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Jones subsequently joined