Wales' testing Autumn Nations Series campaign looks set for a timely boost with the expected return of two of their British and Irish Lions for Saturday's clash against South Africa.
Gloucester wing Louis Rees-Zammit and Northampton flyhalf Dan Biggar appear on course to face the Springboks - and they also look sure to be in the frame to face Australia when the Wallabies play in Cardiff later in November.
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The pair are available again after last weekend's appointment with New Zealand fell outside World Rugby's autumn international window.
“Yeah, well, Biggs is Biggs,” said Wales kicking coach Neil Jenkins.
“He’d be in contention no matter where he was in the world. He’s a fantastic player and he’s a big part of our squad.
“I have no doubt that he should be there or thereabouts on Saturday.
“Liam is training. He trained yesterday and today, and he’s been doing other aspects of training in the last few weeks.
“He’s building up nicely. He trained really well this morning.
“He’s fit and available as far as I’m concerned, yeah.”
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Wales head coach Wayne Pivac is due to announce his starting line-up on Thursday, with Lions Alun Wyn Jones and Ross Moriarty his latest absentees.
Both players are set for shoulder operations following injuries suffered during the 54-16 All Blacks defeat, joining fellow Lions like George North, Leigh Halfpenny, Justin Tipuric, Josh Navidi and Taulupe Faletau on the 'unavailable' list.
Scarlets centre Jonathan Davies, who led Wales in their summer Tests against Canada and Argentina, is favourite to take over captaincy duties from Jones.
