Wayne Pivac has rejected the idea that Alun Wyn Jones has been selected to face Italy on sentimental grounds or to put bums on seats, revealing the Lions captain has signed a new WRU deal taking him through to the 2023 World Cup.
Jones has been recalled to win his 150th Welsh cap in the second row in what will be his first outing since he seriously damaged his shoulder against New Zealand in October. You can see all the team news here.
He takes over from Will Rowlands who loses his place in the starting line-up despite having had an outstanding Six Nations campaign, with Dan Biggar retaining the captaincy.
