Gatland defends Jones omission

Warren Gatland has delivered a blunt verdict on Ryan Jones’ omission from the Lions squad, declaring: “There is no favouritism.”

Gatland defends Jones omission
Tue, 21 Apr, 2009 - 18:55

Warren Gatland has delivered a blunt verdict on Ryan Jones’ omission from the Lions squad, declaring: “There is no favouritism.”

A total of 13 Wales players will feature in the Lions’ South Africa-bound tour party.

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