Wales are confident captain Stephen Jones will be available to face England in on Saturday. Jones required four stitches above his left eye and suffered vision problems after taking a punch during the defeat in Italy.

Azzurri flanker Mauro Bergamasco has been cited for allegedly striking Jones with a swinging arm at a breakdown in play 28 minutes into the game.

Jones' condition will be monitored through the week but he is set to be included when Wales head coach Gareth Jenkins announces his team tomorrow lunchtime.

Team physio Mark Davies explained: "As a consequence of a punch to the head Stephen suffered a laceration to his eyebrow which was stitched, but took most of the impact to the eye socket.

"This became painful, restricting full vision. He was fine to resume playing in the second half but he was forced to withdraw early as the eye became progressively more irritable.

"We are evaluating Stephen on a daily basis with a view to the problem resolving and him resuming full training. The issue should resolve itself during the course the week."

There was further good news for a Wales side who has had precious little to smile about this season, with confirmation that prop Chris Horsman (foot) and hooker Matthew Rees (calf) will both available for selection.