Alun Wyn Jones close to Ospreys new deal and ‘50-50’ for Cardiff Blues game

• Jones has been injured since Wales won grand slam• George North could also return against CardiffThe Ospreys hope Alun Wyn Jones will return for Saturday’s derby against Cardiff Blues at the Principality Stadium and that the lock, who has not played since leading Wales to the grand slam last month, will by then have signed a contract that will keep him at the region for the rest of his career. Related: Four Premiership rugby players tested positive for cocaine last season Related: Wales crush Ireland to win third Six Nations grand slam in 11 years Continue reading...