BRITISH Lion Dafydd James may yet still feature for Wales in their autumn Tests - with former rugby league star Iestyn Harris being tipped to make his international union debut this year as well.
James is likely to be out for between two to four weeks, less than first thought, after damaging his left shoulder in Bridgend's 21-19 home defeat against Neath on Saturday, but may still be fit to face world champions Australia.
His shoulder injury is not as serious as first thought and Wales team manager Alan Phillips is optimistic James will be fit to face the Wallabies on Sunday November 25. James has seen a specialist and the prognosis is good, but the potential of the Welsh Rugby Union's latest recruit Harris is the latest talking point - despite playing just 40 minutes of first-class rugby.
Harris was at the Millennium Stadium yesterday to promote Wales' BT Autumn Tests against Argentina (November 10), Tonga (November 17) and Australia, but is already being touted as the next Wales fly-half.
After going on as a replacement for Cardiff against Llanelli on Saturday, the 25-year-old already has admirers including Phillips and Wales captain David Young. Phillips says it is not a case of 'if' Harris' considerable power and pace are seen in a Wales shirt - more a matter of 'when.'
Young is touting the 25-year-old as not only a future international, but a possible Welsh captain, although Harris himself is taking it all in his stride.
He said: "My ultimate goal is to play for Wales and I would love to run out at the Millennium Stadium with the red shirt on my back.
"I have enjoyed playing (union), but it's been difficult obviously learning all the rules. The tactical side is very different and it certainly was good to get my first game under my belt. "I have had a few chats with Graham Henry and hopefully I will have a future with Welsh rugby.
"I would love to play for Wales and if that comes this Autumn then fantastic, but if not then I'll have to work through it, but it's something I want to do."
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