Gatland denies Jones ‘scapegoat’ for Fiji debacle

WALES boss Warren Gatland has rejected accusations that Ryan Jones was made a scapegoat for his team’s shambolic draw against Fiji a week ago.

Jones will be replaced by hooker Matthew Rees as captain when Wales face New Zealand at the Millennium Stadium tomorrow.

Ospreys star Jones has been retained in the team however, moving from blindside flanker to number eight alongside back-row colleagues Dan Lydiate and Sam Warburton.