Born in Edinburgh and educated at Millfield School in Somerset, the then 22-year-old then went on to start for Scotland in their first Autumn Test against Australia at BT Murrayfield (22-23), scoring two tries during his starting debut.

The following year he earned his RBS 6 Nations debut in Scotland’s 2017 opener against Ireland at BT Murrayfield, defeating the men in green 27-22 in front of a sold-out crowd to secure Scotland’s first 6 Nations opening win in 11 years.

Jones went on to start every match of the 2017 campaign, scoring two further tries against Engand at Twickenham.

In Jones’ 2nd 6 Nations, he was one of seven players to start in every match for the Scots. He continued his prolific try scoring for Scotland in the 2018 Natwest 6 Nations, touching down against France and twice in the historic Calcutta Cup win over England at BT Murrayfield.

After a spell in England with Harlequins, Jones moved back to Glasgow ahead of the 2022/23 campaign. A return to the international fold for the 2023 Guinness Six Nations was resounding, Jones scoring four tries and then being named in the official Team of the Championship.

During the 2024 Skyscanner Americas Tour, Jones made his landmark 50th appearance against Uruguay.