Lions head coach Warren Gatland reveals Alun Wyn Jones could make a remarkable return to squad in South Africa just TWO WEEKS after dislocating his shoulder… as 35-year-old trains with Wales and with a decision to be made tomorrow
- Second row Alun Wyn Jones dislocated his shoulder against Japan on June 26
- The 35-year-old, who was Lions captain, was ruled out of the South Africa tour
- Yet Warren Gatland believes Jones could actually now return to the squad
- Jones has made terrific progress on an injury not as bad as first feared
Alun Wyn Jones could make a sensational return to the British and Irish Lions squad after seeing dramatic progress in his recovery from the dislocated shoulder that appeared to have ended his tour.
Jones sustained the injury six minutes into the opening match against Japan on June 26 but is now training with Wales and Warren Gatland will make a decision on Tuesday whether to summon him to South Africa.
‘A few weeks ago we didn’t think there was an option and he’s been back fully training with Wales. He’s trained this week with them,’ Gatland said.
Alun Wyn Jones dislocated his shoulder but could still feature for the Lions in South Africa
Lions coach Warren Gatland (L) is hopeful that the 35-year-old (R) can rejoin the squad
‘I think he’s doing a double session tomorrow (Tuesday) with them and we’ll have to see what the outcome of that is.
‘He’s made a remarkable recovery from that injury which isn’t as bad they first thought.
‘That’s a real positive and it would be a boost to the squad having someone of his experience and calibre to come in.’
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