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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

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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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