Six Nations: Wales unchanged for Scotland showdown as Dan Biggar passed fit
Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named an unchanged team for this weekend's Six Nations clash against Scotland after Dan Biggar was passed fit.
Fly-half Biggar was forced off in the first half of Sunday's 16-16 draw with Ireland in Dublin with an ankle injury and there were fears the 26-year-old could be out for some time.
But he has made a swift recovery and will take his place in the Wales starting XI at Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday.
The only change made by Gatland is on the bench, with back Gareth Anscombe replacing Alex Cuthbert after returning from injury.
Biggar was arguably Wales' star performer during the World Cup earlier this season and his return to fitness is a major boost.
Elsewhere, Gatland has again selected skipper Sam Warburton at blindside flanker, with Justin Tipuric wearing the number seven shirt, while Scarlets props Rob Evans and Samson Lee have another opportunity to impress following a strong scrummaging performance against Ireland.
Centre Jonathan Davies wins his 50th cap and lines up alongside midfield partner Jamie Roberts for the 41st time in Tests, with Anscombe offering versatile back division cover off the bench.
"It's great to be able to name an unchanged side, with Dan coming through, fit and ready to play," Gatland said.
"It is a reward for some players who put in a great shift in Dublin, while 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 from the bench last week, and that will be just as vital this weekend in what is going to be a tough battle."
Wales have not lost to Scotland since Gatland took charge in 2008, winning eight successive Tests, while the Scots last triumphed in Cardiff 14 years ago.
Although Wales saw their Grand Slam and Triple Crown hopes disappear with the draw in Dublin, they still appear well placed for a major title push.
Three of their four remaining games are at home - they also face England at Twickenham on March 12 - with Scotland being followed at the Principality Stadium by France and Italy.
Wales team to play Scotland in the Six Nations Championship on Saturday (kick-off 1650GMT):
Liam Williams (Scarlets); G North (Northampton), J Davies (Clermont Auvergne), J Roberts (Harlequins), T James (Cardiff Blues); D Biggar (Ospreys), G Davies (Scarlets); R Evans (Scarlets), S Baldwin (Ospreys), S Lee (Scarlets), L Charteris (Racing 92), A-W Jones (Ospreys), S Warburton (Cardiff Blues, capt), J Tipuric (Ospreys), T Faletau (Newport Gwent Dragons).
Replacements: K Owens (Scarlets), G Jenkins (Cardiff Blues), T Francis (Exeter), B Davies (Wasps), D Lydiate (Ospreys), Lloyd Williams (Cardiff Blues), R Priestland (Bath), G Anscombe (Cardiff Blues).