Record-breaking Wales star Alun Wyn Jones the stand-out candidate to lead Lions
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Alun Wyn Jones’ appointment as captain of the 2021 British and Irish Lions should have come as a surprise to no-one. When he overtook New Zealand World Cup-winning captain Richie McCaw’s global-best figure of 148 Tests last autumn, current Lions boss and his Wales head coach of 11 years, Warren Gatland paid Jones a glowing tribute. Alun Wyn Jones for Wales and the British and Irish Lions" data-source=""> “He is an unbelievable competitor. “I didn’t always agree with him, but you know he is very much his own man, and I think that is one of the strengths that he has and he’s brought to that Welsh team.” Jones has captained the Lions before, skippering them to a third Test victory over Australia in Sydney eight years ago when tour leader Sam Warburton was injured, that clinched the series.
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[Wales Rugby] Alun Wyn Jones one game away from greatness... just don't say it in front of him!
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