Gatland backs Jones to lead Lions

Warren Gatland believes his Wales Grand Slam captain Ryan Jones is in pole position to become the next British and Irish Lions skipper.

Tue, 15 Apr, 2008 - 10:24

Warren Gatland believes his Wales Grand Slam captain Ryan Jones is in pole position to become the next British and Irish Lions skipper.

But the Wales coach has warned that even though the number eight is a strong contender to lead the squad to South Africa in 2009, much can happen in the next 12 months.

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