Six Nations
Wales unchanged as Dan Biggar passed fit to face Scotland
ESPN Staff
February 11, 2016
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Wales have received a huge boost ahead of their Six Nations match against Scotland with Dan Biggar passed fit to start on Saturday.

Warren Gatland has named an unchanged line-up with Liam Williams keeping his place at fullback with Gareth Anscombe taking his place on the bench. Sam Warburton continues at blindside while Justin Tipuric is at openside. Jonathan Davies wins his 50th cap for Wales.

Biggar was a huge doubt for the game after he limped off with an ankle injury in the early stages of their championship opener against Ireland last week. Rhys Priestland was on standby to step into the starting fly-half void had Biggar been ruled out but the Ospreys No.10 will take the reins against Scotland.

"It's great to be able to name an unchanged side, with Dan coming through, fit and ready to play," Gatland said. "It's a reward for some players who put in a great shift in Dublin whilst we will be asking a little more of some of the players as well.

"It's great to see Jonathan reach his 50th cap and continue his impressive international partnership with Jamie in the midfield.

"We were impressed with the impact form the bench last week and that will be just as vital this weekend in what s going to be a tough battle."

Wales:

Liam Williams (Scarlets), George North (Northampton Saints), Jonathan Davies (ASM Clermont), Jamie Roberts (Harlequins), Tom James (Cardiff Blues), Dan Biggar (Ospreys), Gareth Davies (Scarlets); Rob Evans (Scarlets), Scott Baldwin (Ospreys), Samson Lee (Scarlets), Luke Charteris (Racing 92), Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys), Sam Warburton (Cardiff Blues, CAPT), Justin Tipuric (Ospreys), Taulupe Faletau (Newport Gwent Dragons).

Replacements: Ken Owens (Scarlets), Gethin Jenkins (Cardiff Blues), Tomas Francis (Exeter Chiefs), Bradley Davies (Wasps), Dan Lydiate (Ospreys), Lloyd Williams (Cardiff Blues), Rhys Priestland (Bath Rugby), Gareth Anscombe (Cardiff Blues).

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