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Rhys Webb is poised to make his long-awaited comeback for the Ospreys on Sunday, putting him in the frame to feature for Wales in the last three matches of the Six Nations.

The 27-year-old scrum-half hasn’t played since suffering a severe foot injury during Wales’ World Cup warm-up game against Italy in Cardiff in early September.

It was originally feared he would definitely miss the entire Six Nations, but Webb has healed quickly and been itching to get back on nthe field for some weeks.

The Ospreys have insisted on putting the player’s welfare first and refused to rush him back, but now Webb is finally set to cross the whitewash against Munster in his region’s Guinness Pro12 clash on Sunday afternoon, whether he starts in the No.9 jersey or plays a part off the bench.

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It’s understood coach Steve Tandy will make a final decision on his squad later this week, but that he is planning to include Webb unless any unforeseen circumstances emerge.

Webb’s comeback is major fillip for Warren Gatland as well, who now looks likely to be able to call on his services for Wales for the clashes against France on February 26 followed by England at Twickenham 15 days later and the closing encounter against Italy at the Principality Stadium.

Gatland will be wary of asking too much of a player who was emerging as one of the best in the world in his position before he was crocked, given his lack of game-time.

But if all goes to plan against Munster, Webb could get another run-out against Edinburgh at the Liberty Stadium on Friday week before any potential Wales link up.

Wales scrum-half incumbent Gareth Davies was indifferent against the Irish on Sunday, while replacement Lloyd Williams’ spooned box-kick led to the penalty that ultimately cost Wales victory.