WALES have given Alun Wyn Jones the green light to reach the ultimate goal of his monumental career at the age of 38.
A clause in the one-year renewal of his contract makes provision for a further extension taking him through to a final crack at the World Cup after two semi-finals lost by a combined margin of four points.
His agreement with the WRU contains the option for an additional 17-month period from the end of next season through to the finish of the World Cup.
Jones would become the first British player to compete at five World Cups, a feat of endurance set by Samoan centre Brian ...