Alun Wyn Jones looks all but certain to be a part of Wales ' plans at the 2023 Rugby World Cup and Shane Williams has said his old team-mate deserves his spot until a better alternative is found.
Jones, 37, holds the record for Test appearances (166) and marked his 154th Wales outing as a substitute during the team's recent 23-55 defeat at home to New Zealand. That inspired former South Africa prop Tendai 'The Beast' Mtawarira to suggest it was "about time to retire," tweeting: "A good dancer knows when to leave the dance floor. . .I am sure there is a young Welsh lock waiting for his turn in that jersey."
The comment caused debate among fans, but Williams was among those to defend his fellow legend as Jones eyes a place on the flight to France next year. Wales' all-time top try-scorer (58 in 87 appearances) made his own exit from the Test scene following the 2011 World Cup and believes Jones still has the moves to justify selection.
