Dragons: Props Dillon Lewis and Wyn Jones hunt Wales recalls

Tight-head has been a problem position for Wales but loose-head stocks are stronger and, at 33, Jones is currently down the pecking order.

However, the prop has no intention of retiring from international rugby and could give Tandy food for thought by going well in the first URC block of games.

“If they were to ask and I was playing well enough, then definitely,” said Jones about his Test chances.

“I’ve always said that while I am still playing rugby I still have aspirations for Wales, otherwise I would hang my boots up.

“The way that my body feels at the moment, if I can put week upon week then there might be an opportunity.”

Jones is keen to work under Tandy again after he was the prop’s defence coach when the Lions took on the Springboks.

“I was very impressed, not only with his coaching abilities but as a person and how he connected with people,” said Jones.

“He is a great man for the job because he is a people person who communicates really well and is thorough as a coach.

“There are not many who have that ability to be a coach on the field and a friend off it, actually caring for players. That’s a balance that he has got.”

Jones has watched on as Wales endured a torrid time since the 2023 World Cup but is confident that brighter times are ahead.

“It’s a rebuilding job and it’s not going to come overnight, but we are definitely on the right track with Tandy,” he said.