Alun Wyn Jones has joined French club Toulon as cover during the World Cup.
The former Wales and British and Irish Lions captain has signed as a ‘medical joker’ for the tournament’s duration.
The second row, 37, announced his shock international retirement in May as the most-capped player in world rugby just weeks after being named in Warren Gatland’s preliminary World Cup squad.
Toulon director of rugby Pierre Mignoni said: “We are delighted and honoured to welcome a legendary player like Alun Wyn Jones to Toulon. His career demonstrates his immense talent. His experience, his mental and phy...