Alun Wyn Jones to captain Wales in Six Nations

The 31-year-old Ospreys lock, who has won 105 caps, takes over from Sam Warburton.

Alun Wyn Jones to captain Wales in Six Nations

Alun Wyn Jones will captain Wales in this season's Six Nations Championship.

The 31-year-old Ospreys lock, who has won 105 caps, takes over from Sam Warburton in Wales' senior playing role.

Warburton, who has skippered Wales a record 49 times since taking charge in June 2011, joins Jones in a 36-man Six Nations squad that was named by interim head coach Rob Howley on Tuesday.

The squad features a number of uncapped players including Wasps flanker Thomas Young and Leicester back Owen Williams.

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