Leading my country out at the World Cup was something I'll never forget.
I'm excited to wear my country's jersey.
It's really special to play with your friends for your country.
I obviously respect the opportunity I have got to play for the country.
I think people will see my medals and my performance for my country and not what I do off the field. They like me because I win for the country and I will continue to do so.
To play for your country is the best thing that can happen.
It is one thing to play for your university. It is another to play for your country.
I was able to play for and captain my country.
The national team requires a work commitment but also a personal one as well. To lead your country is something very different.
I'm a very lucky guy to play for my country, and I'm very happy and lucky to have this country.
It's hard to put into words, really, how proud I am and great it is to represent Wales because, in cycling, it's a little-known country, so it's nice to put it on the map.
Playing for the national team, you are aware that a whole country wants you to succeed, but you mustn't get side-tracked.
I want to thank the public, so I have to keep doing what I do, which is keep winning medals for my country.
Now I want to play with the Ivory Coast. It has been rewarding, firstly because I am proud to play for my country, then because the Ivorian selection has quality players and has always been a reservoir of talent.
I never thought I would not play for my country.
I think when you play for your country, in whatever sport it is, that's the biggest accomplishment in the world.
It's an honor, it's a privilege to be able to be one of the guys leading your country out, especially in a World Cup. It's something that you'll be able to tell your grandkids about.
Obviously, I'd love to play for my country.
You can't beat playing for your country I don't think.
I have been hugely honoured to have played for my country and I would never shut the door.
I have always been proud to play for my country and every time I am called up, I play with the same desire and commitment.
Sometimes when people play for their country, I think there is that little bit of fear and pressure.
The opportunity to play for the country itself gives you good confidence.
I have been massively proud to have played for and, indeed, captain my country on the cricket field.
I get the chance to play for my country. That's the biggest stage. It's an honor for me.
