Wales give Dan Biggar every chance to face Scotland on Saturday
Thursday 11 February 2016 10:09, UK
Wales fly-half Dan Biggar may be able to train on Thursday as he battles to be fit for Saturday's Six Nations clash against Scotland in Cardiff.
Biggar suffered an ankle injury during the first-half of Sunday's opener in Ireland, where Rhys Priestland came on to replace him and played a full part as Wales recovered from 13-0 down to draw 16-16.
Wales assistant coach Robin McBryde says that, while the team have every confidence in Priestland, they are hopeful Biggar will be available.
"Dan is out of a [surgical] boot and is working with the medics around the clock to give himself every chance," said McBryde. "I don't think he is going to be training today, but he might be able to tomorrow."
Wales head coach Warren Gatland is scheduled to name his starting line-up on Thursday and McBryde added: "If Dan is fit enough, he's fit enough. If he's not, he's not. It is as clear-cut as that.
"We know there is not a lot of pressure on us to make that decision because we have an able body in Rhys Priestland, which takes the pressure off having to make a decision early in the week.
"Everyone is aware of the strengths that Dan possesses with regards to the kicking game in particular, and the ability to challenge and compete as well as he does in the air.
"Rhys is a different player. He has got his own strengths, and we saw that on Sunday. He proved he is as good as anyone with regards to kicking under pressure.
"We have got ultimate confidence in Rhys. He has been in and around the squad for quite some time now. He seemed comfortable, and certainly didn't take anything away from the display on Sunday."
McBryde also confirmed that Gareth Anscombe is fit to be considered for Scotland's visit to the Principality Stadium this weekend.
Anscombe was a late withdrawal on Sunday due to a tight hamstring and Liam Williams came in to replace him at full-back.
