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Ace kicker Biggar’s injury smaller than expected

WALES will decide whether outside-half Dan Biggar is fit enough to play against Scotland later this week.

Biggar was forced off in the first half of Sunday’s Six Nations 16-16 draw with Ireland in Dublin with what coach Warren Gatland described as a “high ankle sprain” and there were fears that he could be out for some time.

But the Welsh Rugby Union said yesterday: “Dan Biggar has made excellent progress with his recovery following the ankle injury. Indications are it is not considered long term.

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