'Good chance' Alun Wyn Jones to captain Lions as he returns to tour 

Jones' replacement as captain Conor Murray will lead the Lions against South Africa A tonight before Jones returns to the role
'Good chance' Alun Wyn Jones to captain Lions as he returns to tour 

Alun Wyn Jones receives medical attention against Japan. Photo: Andrew Milligan/PA

Alun Wyn Jones has completed his extraordinary recovery from a dislocated shoulder in time to reinforce the British and Irish Lions for their Test series against South Africa.

Jones sustained the injury against Japan at Murrayfield on June 26 and was quickly ruled out of the remainder of the tour, only to resume training with Wales this week in the hope of proving his fitness to Warren Gatland.

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