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Rhys Priestland is hoping to revive his international career this season, according to reports in the Bath Chronicle.

If true, it would mean a complete u-turn for the fly-half after it was confirmed in October that he was taking an 18-month break from international rugby in order to focus on becoming the number one pivot at his new club Bath.

His decision to walk away came after the reliable and confident Dan Biggar established himself as the undoubted first choice of Wales head coach Warren Gatland and backs guru Rob Howley.

Priestland's ability was rarely questioned but his big-match temperament was scrutinised and he has previously been targeted for abuse by some Welsh fans.

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The 40-cap international was signed by Bath boss Mike Ford as cover for the Six Nations, when his son, George, is expected to be competing with Owen Farrell for the England No.10 jersey.

His renewed desire to win more caps for Wales will leave the Rec outfit facing the prospect of losing their first and second choice 10s for the international windows and it is believed that is the main reason the club have recently signed playmaker Dan Bowden, who arrives in January.

Whether the Wales boss will select Priestland is another question and what about Gatland's Law?

Under the law, Gatland has three 'wildcards' that he can use to select players who ply their trade outside of Wales after rejecting a fair offer from a Welsh region, with one of those picks sure to be Jamie Roberts at Harlequins.

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However, things become complex next season because it remains unclear if the likes of George North (Northampton), Luke Charteris and Taulupe Faletau (Bath) are captured by the law.

And with Leigh Halfpenny's future still uncertain, it is likely that Priestland will be the one to miss out if it comes to that.

However, if he can be picked, it will likely be an attractive proposition for Gatland, given that Wales' third fly-half at the World Cup, Gareth Anscombe, hasn't played since the quarter-final exit because of an ankle injury.