Captain Jones fit to resume service against Azzurri

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NEW PLYMOUTH, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 26: (L-R) Craig Mitchell, Alun Wyn Jones and Scott Williams of Wales sing the national anthem prior to kickoff during the IRB 2011 Rugby World Cup Pool D match between Wales and Namibia at Stadium Taranaki on September 26, 2011 in New Plymouth, New Zealand. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

ALUN Wyn Jones will be available for Wales’ final Six Nations match against Italy next Saturday after making his latest stunning recovery from injury.

The British and Irish Lions captain, 36, had shoulder surgery after injuring himself against New Zealand in October.
Jones also made a remarkably swift recovery from a shoulder injury to be fit in time for the Lions’ Test series against South Africa last summer.
“He’s worked very hard, as Al does,” said Wales head coach Wayne Pivac.
“He’s been training with the team, helping prepare the side for France. He’ll be available for selection.” If Osp...

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