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Wales have received a timely Six Nations boost with centre Jonathan Davies having been passed fit to return to action this weekend.

The Lions hero had been expected to be out until early March after undergoing surgery on the pectoral muscle he tore in the opening autumn international against South Africa in November.

But he has recovered well ahead of schedule and is now ready to get back out on the field.

The 25-year-old has been released from the Welsh squad to play for the Scarlets in Saturday’s LV Cup clash with London Irish at Reading’s Madejski Stadium.

If he comes through that unscathed, he will then come into contention for Wales’ second Six Nations match against Ireland in Dublin on February 8.

That would see him vying for selection with Jamie Roberts and Scott Williams who will link up in midfield in Saturday’s championship opener versus Italy at the Millennium Stadium.