Tuesday 29 December 2015 17:38, UK
Bath fly-half Rhys Priestland has reversed his decision to stop playing for Wales and made himself available for the 2016 Six Nations.
Priestland joined Bath to provide top-quality cover for England No 10 George Ford and announced following the World Cup in October that he was taking an 18-month sabbatical from international rugby to concentrate on his club career.
But he has now reconsidered and Bath coach Mike Ford said: "We signed Rhys on the basis he wasn't going to play international football. But after reflecting on his decision he has decided that, if selected, he will make himself available.
"That's one of the reasons we have brought in Dan Bowden. It's now up to Warren Gatland if he wants to pick Rhys or not.
"He has only made two starts for us, but he was good for us last Saturday when we beat Worcester Warriors. He will start again this weekend in the game at Newcastle Falcons.
"He has been fantastic in training and it is obvious to everyone that he is a highly experienced and intelligent footballer.
"Whether or not he plays for Wales in the Six Nations we hope to keep him at Bath for the full length of his contract and possibly beyond."
Bath signed former Leicester and London Irish fly-half Bowden earlier this week and the Kiwi will arrive at The Rec from Auckland in January.
