Alun Wyn Jones to captain Lions in South Africa

Having played in nine consecutive British and Irish Lions Tests, Alun Wyn Jones will captain the team in South Africa this year.

 

Alun Wyn Jones has been named captain of the British and Irish Lions for their tour of South Africa, leading a 36-man squad.

Warren Gatland announced his selection on Thursday ahead of the trip in July, which follows a warm-up against Japan next month.

Wales great Jones has been chosen as captain having featured in the past nine Lions Tests going back to 2009, the longest run in the professional era.

Jones has already skippered the side once in the absence of the injured Sam Warburton in Australia eight years ago, clinching a first series win since 1997.

The 2021 @lionsofficial captain's CV 📜

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Most capped test international
🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 6 Nations
🏆🏆🏆 Grand Slams
👑👑👑👑 Triple Crowns
🏆🏆🏆 Doddie Weir Cups
🏆🏆🏆🏆 Prince William Cups
4⃣x Lions Tourist 🦁
9⃣x consecutive tests for the 🦁s

Alun Wyn Jones ©️ #LionsRugby pic.twitter.com/6mGL8aV4rK

— Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) May 6, 2021

✅ 2009 🦁
✅ 2013 🦁
✅ 2017 🦁
✅ 2021 🦁

Alun Wyn Jones makes the @lionsofficial touring squad for the FOURTH time 🙌 #LionsRugby pic.twitter.com/PfySWnr54X

— Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) May 6, 2021

 

 

 

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