Jones fit to start Ospreys season
Duncan Jones will be fit to start the season for Ospreys after recovering from a foot injury that he picked up last December.
The Ospreys and Wales prop has suffered no set-backs in his recovery from the injury and has stated his desire to start playing again as soon as possible. The news will be a massive boost to the Magners League club who may have been expecting a further delay before the player could play again.
Jones said: "The injury has healed well and I'm pretty confident. It feels good, it feels strong and there hasn't been any bad reaction. The sooner the better [to start playing again] as far as I'm concerned, but I realise that it'll be when the physio and the coaches feel is right for me."
The news is so big for the club because Jones is such an influential player in the team. He will add a great deal to the playing side and it will be like the club bringing in a new signing.
A big influence
Jones is a very well liked and respected player at the club. He is physically very strong and intimidating but the fact he likes to have a joke and plays with a smile on his face makes him very popular. This will rub off on the rest of the team who will be looking to get off to a good start.
Jones is a very fit player who is capable of playing for a full 80 minutes without needing many breathers. This is very rare in rugby because bigger players often need to be taken off late in a game. This is because they place more emphasis on strength as opposed to physical fitness.
Jones added: "I have to fight for my place now. There are boys who have stepped in that have been playing well so it's up to me keep working hard, fight for the opportunity to play and show the coaches that I'm ready."
Jones coming back in will have the same impact that a new signing would have on the club. There will be general enthusiasm around the club and from the fans because they have one of their best players back and ready to play again.
Betting advice
Jones will add to the chances of Ospreys doing well this season. Have a punt on the team but not on Jones because he does not play in an attacking position.
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