Alun Wyn Jones could make a sensational return to the British and Irish Lions squad in South Africa after making 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 Cape Town.
“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.
“I think he’s doing a double session tomorrow (Tuesday) with them and we’ll have to see what the outcome of that is.”
The return of the tall Welsh lock could cast doubt over Irishman Conor Murray's role as captain within the Lion squad.
The Munster man is set to feature for the first time on this tour against South Africa 'A' this week alongside Irish hopefuls Bundee Ake and Iain Henderson of Ulster.
It is believed that Murray is the preferred choice at half-back alongside Dan Biggar for the upcoming tour series. The scrum half is experienced in that department as he has been a part of two Lions tours in the past.
