Alun Wyn Jones favourite to start first test after sensational return to Lions squad

Rugby News
Tuesday, 13 July 2021 at 14:16
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Alun Wyn Jones is being tipped to make a sensational return to the British and Irish Lions squad after seeing dramatic progress in his recovery from the dislocated shoulder that appeared to have ended his tour.
The Welshman 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 South Africa.
Take a look at the full side below. Odds are correct as of 13 July, 10am.

FRONT-ROW:

  • 1. Wyn Jones (Wales) - 5/6
  • 2. Ken Owens (Wales) - 2/5
  • 3. Tadhg Furlong (Ireland) - 1/5
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SECOND-ROW:

  • 4. Maro Itoje (England) - 1/10
  • 5. Alun Wyn Jones (Wales) - 1/5
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BACK-ROW:

  • 6. Tadhg Beirne (Ireland) - 8/15
  • 7. Hamish Watson (Scotland) - 8/13
  • 8. Taulupe Faletau (Wales) - 1/5
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HALFBACKS:

  • 9. Conor Murray (Ireland)
  • 10. Dan Biggar (Wales)
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CENTRES:

  • 12. Owen Farrell (England) - 4/9
  • 13. Bundee Aki (Ireland) -1/4
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BACK-THREE:

  • 11. Anthony Watson (England) - 8/15
  • 14. Josh Adams (Wales) - 11/10
  • 15. Liam Williams (Wales) - 2/3
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REPLACEMENTS:

  • Mako Vunipola (England) - 11/8
  • Luke Cowan-Dickie (England) - 11/4
  • Kyle Sinckler (England) - 7/2
  • Ian Henderson (Ireland) - 5/2
  • Tom Curry (England) - 7/4
  • Ali Price (Scotland) - 11/8
  • Robbie Henshaw (Ireland) - 7/4
  • Stuart Hogg (Scotland) - 6/4

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