Alun Wyn Jones: Six Nations hope for Ospreys and Wales lock

BBC Sport says Wales and Ospreys say injured lock Alun Wyn Jones could be back before the Six Nations finishes.

Regular Wales skipper Jones, 36, was expected to miss the tournament with a shoulder injury suffered against New Zealand in October 2021.

But Wayne Pivac now says Jones could return before the Six Nations finale against Italy on 19 March, although it is “a long shot” at this stage.

“Never say never. It’s Alun Wyn Jones,” said the Wales coach.

Jones, the most-capped player in Test rugby union history, has undergone two shoulder operations since being forced off against the All Blacks.

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