Gareth Davies has admitted Wales need to go up two levels if they are to live with England and Ireland in the Six Nations. The Scarlets scrum-half insists Wales can be pleased with their victory over South Africa, but unsatisfied that performances have been below the levels set by their home union rivals.

Alun Wyn Jones is set to return for Wales against Argentina on Saturday and bring back some of the physical edge scrum-half Gareth Davies admits was missing against Australia. Jones missed the supine opening autumn Test defeat to the Wallabies due to the recent death of his father, but the Ospreys captain is poised to replace Bradley Davies is the second row.

Welsh Rugby Union chairman Gareth Davies believes Judgement Day will record a favourable verdict on the progress of the four regions. This Saturday’s double header has already shifted almost 65,000 tickets, meaning the attendance at the Principality Stadium will be a record for the Pro12.

Rob Howley expects to Gareth Davies to respond to the challenge of fit again scrum-half rival Rhys Webb. Wales backs coach Howley insists there will be no friction between the inheritors to his old No.9 shirt now that Webb is back in the squad.