Andy Howell writes in the Western Mail that Leigh Halfpenny is ready to answer Wales’ wing injury crisis and propel them to victory over England in their big Six Nations opener.
"The ace finisher missed the autumn internationals because of an ankle injury but is ready to return to action and is hopeful of lining up for the Blues against the Dragons in next Monday’s Magners League derby shoot-out at Newport.
His comeback couldn’t come at a more opportune moment because Wales are set to be without shoulder injury victims Shane Williams and George North for the February 4 clash with the English at the Millennium Stadium.
Teenage sensation North took Halfpenny’s place against South Africa, marking a staggering Test debut with two tries, and held it for the clashes with Fiji and New Zealand.
But the absence of the 19-year-old Scarlets man and former world player of the year Williams means the door is wide open for the Lion to wear the No 14 jersey."
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