There are two rounds of United Rugby Championship and Gallagher Premiership fixtures left until Warren Gatland names his Wales squad for this November's international series. The reality is the majority of the squad will already have been pencilled in because Gatland has not got the luxury of making wholesale changes, a consequence of the lack of strength in depth in Welsh rugby. But even so there will be a good few places up for grabs, meaning performances over the next couple of weeks will be of paramount importance.
Of course, there are players who were either rested for the summer tour of Australia or were injured who will almost certainly be included in a couple of weeks time. Gatland is a big fan of Adam Beard so it's far to say the giant second-row is a certainty having recovered from an ankle injury, while Ospreys captain Jac Morgan is also nailed on. SIGN UP: Get the new exclusive Inside Welsh rugby newsletter for full insight into what's really going on behind the scenes.
Scarlets hooker Ryan Elias, Racing 92 lock Will Rowlands and Gloucester scrum-half Tomos Williams will return and if Taulupe Faletau is fit then the smart money is also on the 33-year-old No 8 returning. There are potentially a few places up for grabs in the back-three. Get the latest Welsh rugby breaking news by signing up to our free daily newsletter here .
Former rugby league star Regan Grace, who made his Wales debut against Queensland Reds in an uncapped game this summer, has been ruled out wi.