Jones out to give Gatland food for thought

ALUN-WYN JONES will make his debut as Wales captain next week — and he could keep the job for a potential RBS 6 Nations title showdown against Ireland.

Fri, 06 Mar, 2009 - 00:00

Wales boss Warren Gatland wants to experience “selection headaches” before facing the Grand Slam-chasing Irish in Cardiff on March 21.

Jones will give Gatland plenty of food for thought if he leads Wales to a stylish, points-laden victory over Six Nations whipping boys Italy in Rome.

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