World record for most test caps

Wales' Alun Wyn Jones to equal Richie McCaw's world record

The lock will play his 148th test, which includes nine for the British & Irish Lions, to move level with retired former New Zealand captain, and will have the chance to take the outright top-spot when Wales host Scotland in the Six Nations the following weekend.

"It is a fabulous achievement," coach Wayne Pivac said in a media release from the Welsh Rugby Union.

"He epitomises what a great rugby player is all about. He is a true professional on and off the field and a gentleman of the game.