Wales legend Alun Wyn Jones named as Toulon captain for final match of illustrious rugby career

Alun Wyn Jones has been named captain of Toulon for the last match of an illustrious career.

Jones will lead out the French side on Saturday, as they travel to the Stade Marcel-Michelin to take on ASM Clermont Auvergne in the Top 14.

The 38-year-old was rested for Toulon’s victory against Racing 92 last week, but he will be reintroduced to the starting line-up as a partner for England lock David Ribbans in the second row.

Jones announced his international retirement in May, enjoying a send-off earlier this month as he captained the Barbarians against Wales at the Principality Stadium.

He had signed for Toulon in July as injury cover during the Rugby World Cup, but his contract won’t extend past this weekend.

"I never thought I would be here finishing my career," Jones said. "I am just really grateful to Toulon for the welcome I have had.

"I have only been here four months and I appreciate I won't have the impact other foreign players have had here but the welcome I have had from the fans, the city of Toulon, has been very special.

"I would just like to thank everyone and hopefully we can get the win at the weekend, which is the main thing."

Jones earned 158 Wales caps during his career, as well as making 12 appearances for the British and Irish Lions. This makes him the world's most-capped rugby union player.

He played at four World Cups, helping Wales to a fourth place finish at the 2011 and 2019 tournaments.

Jones played for Ospreys for the majority of his career, enjoying a 17-year stint at the Welsh club before departing earlier this year.

Toulon will aim to leapfrog sixth-place ASM Clermont Auvergne in the Top 14 standings this weekend.

The team only have three more league matches before they start their Investec Champions Cup campaign against Exeter on December 9, which will be available to watch on TNT Sports.

Bayonne, Glasgow Warriors, Munster and Northampton make up the rest of Toulon’s pool in the European tournament.

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