Jones to lead Wales in Rome

Ospreys lock Alun-Wyn Jones will captain Wales for the first time in next week’s RBS 6 Nations clash against Italy.

Jones to lead Wales in Rome
Thu, 05 Mar, 2009 - 13:03

Ospreys lock Alun-Wyn Jones will captain Wales for the first time in next week’s RBS 6 Nations clash against Italy.

Jones leads a team showing 10 changes and one positional switch from the side beaten 21-16 by France in Paris last Friday night.

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