Alun Wyn Jones set to be named captain for Lions tour of South Africa

Jones is expected to become the latest second row to lead the Lions against the Springboks following in the footsteps of Paul O’Connell, Martin Johnson, Bill Beaumont and Willie John McBride

Alun Wyn Jones is favourite to be named Lions captain 

Alun Wyn Jones is the frontrunner to be unveiled as British and Irish Lions captain to take on South Africa when Warren Gatland names his squad on Thursday lunchtime.

Jones is expected to follow his success as Wales’ triumphant Six Nations skipper by becoming the latest second row to lead the Lions against the Springboks, following in the footsteps of Paul O’Connell, Martin Johnson, Bill Beaumont and Willie John McBride.