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Wales player Alun Wyn Jones looks on during the Six Nations Rugby match between Wales and Ireland at Principality Stadium on February 04, 2023 in Cardiff, Wales.

Wales could be all the poorer for Alun Wyn Jones absence at World Cup

Sam Johnson is on the bench for the Barbarians against a World XV at Twickenham. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images for Barbarians)

Barbarians v World XV: Six Glasgow Warriors players and one from Edinburgh

Wales boss Warren Gatland has left out three British and Irish Lions – Alun Wyn Jones (pictured), Justin Tipuric and Taulupe Faletau – from the starting line-up for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash against Scotland.

Wales team v Scotland: Huge calls as three British & Irish Lions drop out

Finn Russell and Ali Price take a moment to reflect on the Lions' narrow defeat by the Springboks in the third Test which saw South Africa win the series 2-1. Picture: David Gibson/Fotosport/Shutterstock

Finn Russell’s attacking intent shows the Lions what they could have had

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland. Picture: Steve Haag/PA Wire

Lions name third Test team: Good news for Duhan van der Merwe, Ali Price

Rassie Erasmus, South Africa's director of rugby, with Springboks captain Siya Kolisi. Picture: Steve Haag/PA Wire

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Tempers flare following Cheslin Kolbe's high challenge on Lions scrum-half Conor Murray. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

What second Test defeat means for the Scots in the Lions squad

Rassie Erasmus, South Africa's director of rugby, has been indulging in mind games. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Rassie Erasmus is using tiresome mind-games to try to influence the referee

Australian referee Nic Berry, with arm raised, and his assistant Ben O'Keeffe, from New Zealand, speak to Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones during the first Test against South Africa. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Stuart Hogg offers robust defence of ref Ben O’Keeffe after Rassie Erasmus rant

Rassie Erasmus, South Africa's director of rugby. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Rassie Erasmus in hour-long video rant about first Lions Test

Rory Sutherland will start against South Africa. Picture: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images

Rory Sutherland to start for Lions v South Africa after injury to Wyn Jones

Ali Price and Stuart Hogg during the British and Irish Lions training session at Hermanus High School. Picture: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images

Hogg, van der Merwe and Price in line to start for Lions in first Test

Alun Wyn Jones made a winning return for the British & Irish Lions after his speedy recovery from a dislocated shoulder. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Alun Wyn Jones makes winning return as British and Irish Lions see off Stormers

Ali Price will start for the British and Irish Lions against the Stormers. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Ali Price offered encouragement in his bid to make the Lions Test squad

Stuart Hogg trained with the Lions ahead of the match against South Africa A on Wednesday evening in Cape Town. Picture: Steve Haag/PA Wire

Lions name team to play Stormers - and there is a place for Stuart Hogg

Alun Wyn Jones receives medical attention at Murrayfield. He has now been passed fit to rejoin the Lions in South Africa. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Alun Wyn Jones passed fit to rejoin the British and Irish Lions in South Africa

Alun Wyn Jones injured his shoulder in the British and Irish Lions' send-off game against Japan at Murrayfield on June 26, 2021. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Alun Wyn Jones could make remarkable return to Lions squad after rapid recovery

This is when the British and Irish Lions tour starts - and how to watch it on TV

Conor Murray (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

No guarantees for new British and Irish Lions captain Conor Murray

Herschel Jantjies has been allowed to rejoin the Springboks' training. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

South Africa cleared to continue Lions Tour prep

Injured British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn-Jones, left, with prop Rory Sutherland after the win over Japan at Murrayfield. Picture: Paul Devlin/SNS

Rory Sutherland on his debt to Alun Wyn Jones

Duhan van der Merwe scores the Lions' second try against Japan at Murrayfield. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS

Lions count the cost of an expensive weekend in Edinburgh

The entire South Africa squad is in isolation. Picture: David Davies/PA Wire

Entire Springboks squad in isolation after three players test positive for Covid

Scrum half Conor Murray has been appointed Lions captain following the injury to Alun Wyn Jones.

Conor Murray appointed new British and Irish Lions captain

Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones leaves the field with a shoulder injury during the 1888 Cup match between the British & Irish Lions and Japan at BT Murrayfield.

Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones out of South Africa after dislocating shoulder

Duhan van der Merwe, who scored a try on his Lions debut, is tackled by Japan's Lappies Labuschagne.

Duhan van der Merwe among the tries as Lions defeat Japan at Murrayfield

Alun Wyn Jones will lead the Lions in South Africa this summer.

Jones lands British & Irish Lions captaincy for 2021 tour of South Africa

Zander Fagerson's red card raises all sorts of questions about the rules around the breakdown. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Fraser Brown: Time for World Rugby to look at the breakdown

Scotland's Zander Fagerson leaves the field after being shown a red card against Wales. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Zander Fagerson sent off as Scotland lose Murrayfield thriller to Wales

Scotland's Zander Fagerson is shown a red card during. Picture: SNS

Why Scotland's Zander Fagerson was sent off

Scotland's fly-half Finn Russell warms up ahead of the 2020 Six Nations Championship rugby union match between Wales and Scotland at the Parc y Scarlets stadium in Llanelli, south Wales on October 31, 2020. (Photo by Geoff Caddick / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. Use in books subject to Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) approval. (Photo by GEOFF CADDICK/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Scotland's big guys up front won it as the creatives wilted

Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones.

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France's lock Bernard Le Roux (second from right with scrum cap) in action against Wales at the Stade de France on Saturday.

Bernard Le Roux cleared to play in France’s Six Nations decider

Joe Marler has received a 10-week ban

England prop Joe Marler hit with 10-week ban for grabbing Alun Wyn Jones by the ...

Mohamed Haouas of France takes a swing at Scotland's Jamie Ritchie to land himself in deep trouble at BT Murrayfield. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

France lost the plot at Murrayfield and Mohamed Haouas ‘Zidaned’ their Grand Sla...

England's Joe Marler has been accused by Alun Wyn Jones. Picture: David Davies/PA

Wales’ Alun Wyn Jones ‘had testicles grabbed’ by England prop Joe Marler

CJ Stander was impressive again for Ireland. Picture: Getty

Ireland 24 - 14 Wales: Stander excels again as hosts sink holders

Owen Watkin, right, celebrates Wales' win with Jonathan Davies.

Australia 25-29 Wales Gatland’s men record historic triumph

Alun Wyn Jones, who led Wales to a third Grand Slam of the Warren Gatland era, has been named the 2019 Six Nations player of the Championship. Picture: PA

Alun Wyn Jones named 2019 Six Nations player of the Championship after leading W...

Alun Wyn Jones holds the Six Nations trophy high after Wales win over Ireland on Saturday. Picture: PA.

Wyn-win scenario for Wales as they seal Grand Slam in style

Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones is among those to have demanded World Rugby appoint an independent players representative. Picture: AFP/Getty Images

Leading players call for representation on World Rugby executive committee

Alun Wyn Jones, in action against France in last years Six Nations, is determined to make a winning start in this years tournament. Picture: Getty.

Wales favour momentum over records in clash with France
Alun Wyn Jones says that Wales are not “hanging our hats” on records heading into tonight’s Guinness Six Nations opener against France.

Warren Gatland celebrates after the Lions draw the final Test 15-15 to tie the series with New Zealand. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Allan Massie: I owe Warren Gatland an apology

Alun Wyn Jones runs at New Zealand second row forward Sam Whitelock during Saturday's second Test in Wellington. Picture: Mark Baker/AP

Lions' Alun Wyn Jones praised for his power of recovery

Rhys Webb makes a break during the 2017 British & Irish Lions tour match against the Provincial Barbarians in Whangarei, New Zealand. Pic: David Rogers/Getty Images

Provincial Lions 7 - 13 British & Irish Lions: How the Lions rated

England's front row of Dan Cole, Dylan Hartley and Joe Marler pack down during training. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Eddie Jones must battle history as England take on Wales

ROME, ITALY - FEBRUARY 05: George North of Wales goes past Luke McLean of Italy to score his team's third try during the RBS Six Nations match between Italy and Wales at the Stadio Olimpico on February 5, 2017 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Wales recover from slow start to win in Italy

Italy's national team captain Sergio Parisse says they must produce a big performance. Picture: Getty Images

Sergio Parisse tells revitalised Azzurri to '˜build history'

Liam Williams crashes through Waisake Naholos tackle. Picture: Getty Images

New Zealand 36 - 22 Wales: Warren Gatland hails Welsh grit

Alun Wyn Jones: Wants Lions hat-trick. Picture: PA

Lions: ‘Gatland gamble proves he can lead in 2017’

With Paul O'Connell injured, Richie Gray, above, has an opportunity to play his way into the squad for the second Test. Picture: Getty

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Six Nations: Injured Wales captain misses finale

Iain Morrison: All change in the Rabo but old favourites will be to fore

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