South Wales Echo

It’s decision time... Who’s set to get the nod as Gatland makes his selection?

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GETHIN Jenkins is finally set to play rugby again as he makes his long-awaited return for Cardiff Blues this weekend.

Jenkins hasn’t played since April after and underwent a knee operation back in May. He was originally due to return in September but suffered a setback in his recovery after picking up a calf problem.

Wales’ record cap holder missed out on Warren Gatland’s autumn squad due to his lack of rugby during a seven-month absence but he will finally pull on his boots on Saturday night as the Blues host Zebre.

Blues coach Danny Wilson said: “He is fit and raring to go. It’s great to have him back as a leader.

“He demands high standards and his experience on the field will give us a boost.

“He had a bit of a setback in his recovery but nothing major.

“He hasn’t played for a while so let’s get him back on the field and assess his performanc­e.

“He is keen to get back.” WARREN Gatland says he will tell the Wales squad on Saturday his team to face Australia at the Principali­ty Stadium the following weekend.

It’s been mooted Owen Williams is to get the nod at inside-centre with Leigh Halfpenny at full-back and Liam Williams and Steff Evans on the wings, Gareth Davies at scrum-half and Aaron Shingler at blindside flanker.

Rugby Correspond­ent ANDY HOWELL gives his verdict on the possible line-up that has been doing the rounds as Wales bid to end a losing streak of 12 under coach Gatland against the Wallabies...

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