O’Connell hails model pro Jones for beating injury nightmare

MUNSTER skipper Paul O’Connell believes team-mate Felix Jones is the perfect inspiration for every injury-struck rugby player in the country.

The Seapoint and former Leinster underage player is set to line out against his old province in Saturday evening’s Magners League game of the season at Thomond Park, and O’Connell has been awestruck by the youngster’s durability.

Jones has recovered from serious neck and knee injuries that might have wiped out his career, and O’Connell yesterday praised the full-back for his performance in his comeback game against Cardiff Blues last week.