Wyn Jones looks to reclaim Six Nations title for Wales

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Jones will be looking to help Wales to their first Six Nations title since 2013. Credit: PA

Wales second-row Alun Wyn Jones believes his side are in "an exciting place" as they target a post-World Cup Six Nations title.

Jones was a key player in last autumn's World Cup campaign, when Wales fell one round short of emulating their 2011 semi-final achievement.

And the Ospreys man, who will win his 95th cap in today's Aviva Stadium opener against Ireland, will once again be an integral part of head coach Warren Gatland's plans.

Jones will win his 95th international cap later today. Credit: PA

Jones is among 11 starting line-up survivors from the side beaten by World Cup quarter-final opponents South Africa last October, and he is relishing a Six Nations campaign that arguably sees Wales in better shape than any of their major rivals.

Wales return to Dublin today for a first Six Nations visit since 2014, when Ireland's pack delivered a rampant display and carved out imposing foundations that built an emphatic 26-3 victory.

That loss remains Wales' heaviest Six Nations defeat for 10 years, but this time around they will tackle an Ireland team devoid of retired second-row talisman Paul O'Connell, plus injured stars like Tommy Bowe, Rob Kearney, Cian Healy, Sean O'Brien and Peter O'Mahony.