Jones to lead Wales on American tour

Ryan Jones will captain Wales on their summer tour to Canada and the USA after being overlooked for the British and Irish Lions in South Africa.

Mon, 11 May, 2009 - 13:03

Ryan Jones will captain Wales on their summer tour to Canada and the USA after being overlooked for the British and Irish Lions in South Africa.

Ospreys’ back-row star Jones, who led Wales to the RBS 6 Nations title and Grand Slam last season, was among three national skippers shunned for Lions duty.

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