Liam Williams is set to start Wales’ opening World Cup match against Uruguay.
Williams has not played since having foot surgery in June, but with full-back Leigh Halfpenny out injured, head coach Warren Gatland will need the Scarlet at full fitness ahead of the crunch match against England.
However Gatland, speaking to the BBC, says there is no concern over Williams’ fitness levels.
“We want him to start against Uruguay because he’s going to need some rugby,” said Gatland.
“He’s been running with us. He’s had a bit of pain but it’s nothing to do with the injury.
“We fitness-tested him at the end of last week and his results were as good as some of the top players in the squad.
“He’s naturally going to be fit given his body frame, but he might not play for 80 minutes because we have to think about the England game the following week.”
Scrum-half Gareth Davies is also expected to start against the South Americans in Cardiff on 20 September.
The 25-year-old Scarlet will aim to claim the No. 9 shirt following Rhys Webb’s injury and Gatland believes he can make an impact on the tournament.
Davies was the top try-scorer in the 2013-14 Pro12 season but injury has prevented him from challenging Webb for the starting berth.
“It’s potentially an opportunity for Gareth Davies, who is in great shape at the moment, and I think he has got an opportunity to take this tournament by storm,” said Gatland.
