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Alun Wyn Jones will equal the world record for test match appearance when he captains Wales against France in Paris on Saturday
The 35-year-old Padlock plays his 148th game for Wales and the British and Irish Lions, tying the mark set by World Cup-winning New Zealand skipper Richie McCaw
Wales’ first game in seven months sees the return of center Jonathan Davies, who has not played in the rugby test since his knee injury at the World Cup last year, while the head coach Wayne Pivac has named Gloucester uncapped winger Louis Rees-Zammit and Ospreys hooker Sam Parry as replacements
𝟭𝟰𝟴 ⫶ Alun Wyn Jones will equal the world record for international appearances this Saturday in Paris
Wales will play their delayed Six Nations game against Scotland next week, and Pivac will use the Stade de France game as a full preparation for this fixture
The squad is packed with experience, including a 96th cap for winger George North, as scrum-half Rhys Webb edges Gareth Davies to make his first start to Wales in nearly three years, and Dan Biggar wears jersey number 10
In the peloton, hooker Ryan Elias succeeds Ken Owens, who suffered a shoulder injury, with Cory Hill with Jones in second row and Aaron Wainwright starting the blind flanker in tandem with his colleagues from the ‘rear Justin Tipuric and Taulupe Faletau
Rees-Zammit, 19, made a huge impact at Gloucester, scoring 10 Premiership tries in the 2019-20 season and finishing second behind teammate Ollie Thorley on the league touchdown board
Pivac said: “The players are thrilled It’s been a long time and we can’t wait for Saturday
« We have six matches this fall and the match against France is helping us to regain our rhythm, at the level of international rugby »
⏯ « It’s been a long time and players are excited We can’t wait now It’s a game to get us back in our stride »
And paying homage to Jones, Pivac added: « It is a fabulous achievement. He embodies what a great rugby player is.
« He’s a true pro on and off the pitch, and a gentleman of the game On the pitch he sets an example and you can’t ask for more from your captain We are very privileged here in Wales to have it «
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News from the world – GB – Alun Wyn Jones ensemble to equal Richie McCaw’s record with 148th test entry
