Rugby Union Today: Alun Wyn Jones to break record

Colin Newboult 29 Oct 2020 6:16 PM

07 March 2020, Great Britain, London: Disappointed faces with Alun Wyn Jones (Wales, 5) and his Welsh teammates. Fourth matchday of the Guinness Six Nations 2020 Rugby Tournament; England - Wales on 07.03.2020 in London Photo: Jürgen Kessler/dpa

Another busy day in the rugby union game as Alun Wyn Jones was selected in Wales’ XV to take on Scotland this weekend, in what will be his 149 Test appearance.

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Wales skipper Alun Wyn Jones will make his 149th appearance in a Test match after being selected in their starting XV to face Scotland in Llanelli. Jones will beat the record currently held by New Zealand legend Richie McCaw.

Elsewhere, England’s Ben Youngs will also reach a significant milestone, garnering 100 caps for the Red Rose. He starts as Eddie Jones’ men look to claim the title when they take on Italy this weekend.

Finally, ex-France centre Brian Liebenberg runs the rule over the Six Nations games in ‘Expert Witness.’ He has been impressed by the progress of Les Bleus with a number of quality young players beginning to perform well at the highest level.

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It was a sad day for rugby following the death of Wales legend JJ Williams. The ex-wing was one of the best players to pick up a ball and many greats of the game paid tribute to him.

Meanwhile, the 13 Barbarians players that breached Covid-19 protocols and forced the RFU to cancel their game against England last weekend are set to face disciplinary hearings.

Finally, Australia and New Zealand named their teams for the third Bledisloe Cup encounter, with youngsters Noah Lolesio and Hoskins Sotutu handed opportunities to impress.