Conor Murray hails 'unbelievable pro' Alun Wyn Jones' recovery as Munster man set to hand captaincy back

Conor Murray of the British & Irish Lions during the Castle Lager Lions Series match at the Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town. Picture: Steve Haag

Conor Murray has given an unreserved welcome to the news that Alun Wyn Jones is returning to the British & Irish Lions squad in time for the three-Test series against South Africa, despite the likely ramifications for his position as captain of the touring party.

The Welshman’s summer looked to be over when he suffered a partially dislocated shoulder against Japan late last month but the veteran has made a miraculous recovery and is now due to rejoin Warren Gatland’s squad imminently.