Jones replaces Warburton as Wales Captain


  • Rugby
  • Tuesday, 17 Jan 2017

Britain Rugby Union - Wales v Argentina - Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales - 12/11/16 Wales’ Alun Wyn Jones Action Images via Reuters / Andrew Boyers Livepic

LONDON (Reuters) - Lock Alun Wyn Jones was named as the new Wales rugby union captain on Tuesday, taking over for the Six Nations from flanker Sam Warburton who filled the role for six years.

Rob Howley, standing in as coach while Warren Gatland is on British and Irish Lions duty, made the announcement when naming a 36-man squad that included seven uncapped players.

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