Gavin Henson has been recalled by Wales to the preliminary squad for their one-off Test against world champions South Africa this month.

Wales expect captain Gareth Thomas to be fit for the World Cup quarter-finals after a scan indicated his rib cartilage injury is not as bad as first feared.

Wales say Ospreys lock Ian Evans will be fit for their World Cup campaign despite suffering a collarbone injury in training.

WALES face an anxious wait to discover the extent of star second-row forward Ian Evans’ latest injury worry as the World Cup approaches.

Wales head coach Gareth Jenkins will unveil his 30-man World Cup squad later today – and at the same time end one of the longest-running national debates by announcing his captain.

Wales lock Ian Evans feared his World Cup hopes were over after he dislocated his shoulder in December – but he refused to believe it.

GAVIN HENSON has been ruled out of the World Cup after failing to make the Wales squad for Saturday’s Test against England at Twickenham.

Wales head coach Gareth Jenkins has dropped Brent Cockbain from his World Cup plans - and given a surprise call-up to uncapped Gloucester lock Will James.

GLOUCESTER face a fight for their Heineken Cup lives in the south of France tonight, with captain Marco Bortolami admitting: “We have only one chance.”