Jones once captained Wales Under-21s to a Grand Slam

Wales coach Gareth Jenkins is set to name his captain for the coming season, with Jones a strong contender.

Thomas said he would be happy to play under Jones' captaincy - praise which has flattered the Scarlets fly-half.

"It's very nice that people have put my name forward, but Gareth and Duncan Jones are the captains," said Jones.

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"Gareth was the captain during (last season's) Six Nations and Duncan was the captain on the tour to Argentina.

"Gareth Thomas is a world-class player as everyone knows, but more importantly he's a great guy. He's a superb captain.

It's an experienced squad so from that aspect of things the job would be easier Wales and Scarlets fly-half Stephen Jones

"He's got the respect of all the players and sets high standards. To have someone like Gareth as captain is brilliant."

Jones has returned to Llanelli Scarlets after two successful seasons in the French championship with Clermont Auvergne.

The 28-year-old has a close relationship with Wales coach Jenkins, whom he played under for many seasons at Stradey Park.

Jones insisted he was in no way courting the Wales captaincy, but admitted it would be an impossible job to turn down.

"It would be a dream," said Jones when asked about the prospect of captaining Wales next year's World Cup in France.

"You would also have to think about things and if you would ask any rugby player in Wales they would say they would love to be captain.

"It's quite a high-profile role in Wales and the spotlight is on you constantly, but you just have to concentrate on the rugby side of things.

"We've got people in the Wales squad who are very experienced now. You've got people like Martyn Williams who have been previous captains.

"It's an experienced squad so from that aspect of things the job would be easier."