Wales fit to play for Rugby World Cup 2023, speaks Coach Wayne Pivac
Wales boss Wayne Pivac declares he wants Alun Wyn Jones to play in the Rugby World Cup 2023. Jones, 36, in the second row, will become the first player in the world to make 150 caps for his country when Wales face Italy on Saturday. Next year's World Cup in France will be the fifth in the illustrious career of the England and Ireland captain of the Lions. Rugby Fans can buy Rugby World Cup 2023 Tickets from our website.
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"Of course, he has to
stay in shape and has options. Of course, he and I both understand that that is
his goal, that is his goal, and of course, we discussed it."
If he can pull that off,
world record holder Jones will celebrate his 38th birthday at the 2023 Global
Championship.
His next big milestone comes
when Wales host Italy in the final game of the Six Nations this year.
For the second time in less
than a year, the veteran challenged medical forecasts for an initial return to
the game.
He captained the Lions in
the Test series against South Africa last summer after quickly overcoming a
shoulder injury.
After suffering another
shoulder problem in Wales' autumn test against New Zealand five months ago - he
had to undergo two surgeries - many predictions suggest Jones may efforts to
play again this season.
But he is back and ready to
win his 150th Welsh match in his 12 Lions Tests, expanding his world cap to 162
international appearances.
"He has been with us
for a few weeks and we have been watching him. He has trained well and meets
all the requirements," said Pivac.
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In Jones' missing,
half-flyer Dan Biggar captains Wales to the Six Nations, who lost their
penultimate match in 2022 to Grand Slam chasing France on Friday.
Biggar remains captain and
will make his 100th arrival for Wales against Italy.
Pivac said the choice for
Jones and Biggar was "definitely" not an emotional decision, even as
Wales lost three of their four games on Saturday.
"Certainly there is no
word from the marketing department of the WRU [Welsh Rugby Union]," the
New Zealander added.
"I think it's going to
add extra bum to the seat, and I think we're going to have a sold-out crowd to
recognize Dan and Alun Wynn's achievements, which no one else on the planet has
done.
"It's something special
to have two people reach these milestones on the same day. It's a rugby
decision, it's something we decided and we are very happy with that
decision."
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