Tuesday 3 March 2015 10:35, UK
Wales captain Sam Warburton is expected to be passed fit for the Six Nations match against Ireland.
Warburton suffered a knee injury in the 20-13 victory over France in Paris on Saturday and it had been feared that he would miss the game at the Millennium Stadium on March 14.
But the Wales management team issued an upbeat statement on Monday which read: "Sam suffered a contusion to his knee. He will continue to be monitored by the medical team and will return to training later this week."
Outside-half Dan Biggar, who scored Wales' decisive try against France, will also return to training later this week after suffering a hip injury in Paris.
However, Bath loosehead prop Paul James, a late second-half replacement for Gethin Jenkins at the weekend, has been ruled out for the rest of the tournament with a fractured thumb.
"Paul suffered a fractured thumb and has been ruled out of action for between 4-6 weeks, he has subsequently been released to Bath rugby for ongoing management," a WRU statement read.
Wales have released 12 players back to the regions this weekend, among them Justin Tipuric and British and Irish Lions winger Alex Cuthbert, who missed out against France as the selectors plumped for Liam Williams.
