Rugby-Wales pair move health check, cleared to begin towards Australia

Josh Adams and Tomas Francis both passed fitness tests on Friday and will be available for Wales in the test against Australia on Saturday, the Welsh Rugby Union announced on Friday. The pair had doubts about the Principality Stadium clash, despite being named by coach Wayne Pivac when he named his lineup on Thursday.

Adams will begin on the wing after recovering from a calf problem while Francis finalizes his concussion protocols and received medical all-clear after visiting a specialist. Adams pulled back in their 38-23 win over Fiji last weekend after feeling a tight calf warming up.

Francis missed the Fiji test after suffering a concussion in training. “We want to train as many players as possible, especially two players who have been great for us over the last few years. That is good news,” said Wales captain Ellis Jenkins.

Wales has a number of regulars including strikers Alun Wyn Jones, Ken Owens, Taulupe Faletau, Justin Tipuric, Josh Navidi and Ross Moriarty. (Writing by Mark Gleeson in Cape Town; Editing by Hugh Lawson)

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