By Lestyn
March 14 2003

Martyn Madden could be set for a re-call for the Ireland game next week, but only if He can prove his fitness in a one off game for Caerphilly on Saturday. The prop has been permitted by Llanelli to travel with the cheese men to face Neath at the Gnoll.

With the Welsh front row clearly ineffective in the opening Six Nations matches, a powerful ball carrier has consistently proved himself to be more than capable with Llanelli in Europe, and on form one of the best Welsh Props. It's a make or break game for him, considering He's been out since January, when He picked up a shoulder injury playing for the Turks against Sale in the Heineken Cup.

Madden who can play on either side of the front row, is likely to either feature on the bench against Ireland or as a direct swap for the dire Ben Evans.

He was originally going to line up for Llanelli against Ponty on Saturday, but that match had to be postponed due to Ponty's inability to raise a front row.

More news over the weekend.