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Jones progressing well after surgery

August 12 2009

Wales and Ospreys tighthead Adam Jones is making good progress following his shoulder operation.

Jones required surgery after dislocating his shoulder during the British & Irish Lions' second Test defeat against South Africa.

And although the powerful front-rower was initially told he would face six months on the sidelines, he is recovering well and could return sooner.

Ospreys physio Chris Towers is refusing to put a timescale on Jones' return - however he has been encouraged by his progress.

"Adam is now five weeks post-op and there have been no complications and none are envisaged as he progresses his rehab," Towers, said, speaking to the region's official site.

"He will see a specialist next week, and we are anticipating that Adam will then be able to come out of a sling and focus on getting some movement back as well as general strengthening of the joint.

"Generally speaking, you are looking at a six-month rehab process for this kind of injury and operation. If all goes well, we are hopeful of improving on that but it is far too early to make any kind of predictions and will reassess the situation as we go along."