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Alun Wyn looks set to eclipse Willie John

Longevity: Alun Wyn Jones playing for Wales v Italy in Six Nations
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Willie JohnMcBride hasbeen sittingall alone atthe top of amountainouspile sincebelatedly calling it a day almost halfa century ago.
The Ulsterman’s record for a Lions’ lock of 14 consecutive seasons in the world’s oldest annual international tournament has stood since his last match 46 years ago. No British or Irish forward has quite lasted long enough to knock him off his perch, a list dist...