Has this uncertainty affected Jones’ decision about his future?
His national dual contract with the WRU and Ospreys finishes after the World Cup and that system has been replaced by new player pay banding proposals.
So is the one-region man considering staying in Wales or prompting for a new challenge?
“There are conversations going on and we will see what happens,” said Jones.
“It is a big choice and there are lots of things to take into account. There has always been that curiosity about playing in a different league or country.
“I don’t have any regrets in what I have done so far with hopefully a bit more to go. The way I have been looked after in the last year is also something to factor in.”
Gatland believes Jones can carry on for a couple of seasons, but Jones is not setting a time frame.
“I have had a season where the joined up WRU and regional relationship is better than ever before,” said Jones.
“I have benefited from an extended break at the end of last season and the number of games I have played this season so I am in decent shape.
“The national dual contracts are going, but there will still be benefits to the 38-man Wales squad. I will not talk about funding models or 60-40 pay splits between union and regions. That is for the politicians.”
Jones admits he wants to finish on his own terms.
“I enjoy it now as much as when I started,” said Jones.
“There are a few more bumps and pages in the physio files, you can’t avoid that.
“I still have the hunger and think I can do a job. If I have the tap on the shoulder and I’m told it’s my time, hopefully I will be comfortable with that. Hopefully I know before anybody else does.”