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Warhorse Alun Wyn Jones books his Test spot

Alun Wyn Jones came off the bench against the Stormers to mark a 21-day turnaround from he feared a dislocated shoulder had ended his Lions dream
Lions lock Alun Wyn Jones

WARREN Gatland hinted he is prepared to risk Alun Wyn Jones in his Test squad after the Welsh hero completed a stunning return in the 49-3 defeat of Stormers.
Lock Jones, 35, came off the bench in the second half to show himself fit and sharp just 21 days after dislocating his shoulder in the warm-up with Japan.
He showed no illeffects and could well appear again in Cape Town to face the Springboks next Saturday.
Gatland said: “It was a good hit out for Alun Wyn (below) and I will have a good chat with him and see how his lungs are in the week before deciding what way to go.
“He put a few ...

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