That title, two Big East crowns and an all-conference first-team selection this season completes a resume he said made it easy for his son to move on to the next level.

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That still puts Jones in the frame for selection for the trip to Murrayfield on Sunday, 8 February when Wales begin their Six Nations title defence.

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