WALES fly-half Dan Biggar was pleased with his performance in the 40-6 triumph over Argentina as he looked to have moved into pole position in his race with Rhys Priestland.

The duo are battling hard for the right to wear the Wales No 10 shirt, especially for the plum last autumn series clash against Australia at the end of the month.

Biggar helped steer Wales into retaining the Six Nations title last season but was discarded from the squad which lost 24-15 to South Africa last week.

Priestland was restored to outside-half for the Springboks defeat but an indifferent performance again highlighted concerns about his right to be number one.

Biggar certainly had an easier ride because the poor Pumas are certainly currently not in the same ball park as the Boks.

But the Ospreys man played with confidence, showing some nice touches but he also made a couple of unnecessary errors.

Still, the 24-year-old was pleased to get his old shirt back and help Wales return to winning ways.

“First and foremost, it was hugely important we got back on track as a team,” he said. “Last week was encouraging but, ultimately, we lost that game. All in all, it was a good team performances.

“When you have got the likes of George North and Leigh Halfpenny outside you, my job is to get the ball to them. I felt like I did some good stuff. There were a couple of little errors but it’s nice to know there are a couple of little things to work on.”

Biggar, who won his 19th cap on the weekend, added: “Like I’ve said many times, it’s always nice when you get some good front-foot ball and score some tries. I enjoyed myself.

“South Africa were a top, top team last week and Rhys didn’t have the front-foot ball I had against Argentina. Selection is out of my control. It’s about putting in as good a performance as you can. I would love to play against Australia but there’s still lots to work on.”

And Biggar is confident Wales can end their miserable eight-match losing streak against the Wallabies at the end of the month.

“That’s the big one, the one in which we have got a really good chance of picking up a win against a southern hemisphere big three team,” he said.

“Our record against those countries isn’t good and we want to start putting that right. But we’ve got Tonga to consider first (Friday night). It’s important we get another win and keep the momentum going this week leading into the game with Australia.

“If I’m in the squad for that match, all well and good. Hopefully, I can be part of it. I’ve got another week or so to harden my case, whether it’s by playing against Tonga or in training. I know it’s a cliché but I’m taking it one game at a time.”