Head coach Warren Gatland says fly-half Dan Biggar is two weeks out after pulling a chest muscle in Wales’ convincing win over Australia.
Biggar left the sphere after simply 12 minutes and was changed by Gareth Anscombe who produced a man-of-the match efficiency within the 40-6 victory.
“Dan’s stretched his pec, we’re not too positive,” Gatland stated.
“I have not spoken to the medics however I spoke to Dan and they’re saying it’s most likely a few weeks.”
Wales face Georgia in Nantes on 7 October earlier than a quarter-final in Marseille the next weekend after turning into the primary group to realize final eight qualification within the 2023 World Cup.
“Now we have bought 13 days’ break earlier than we tackle Georgia in order that doubtlessly guidelines him out of that match, simply to get well,” stated Gatland.
“It is not a big harm, only a pec pressure.”
In a 23-point haul, Anscombe kicked six penalties, a drop-goal, a conversion and chipped a superbly weighted kick for Nick Tompkins to attain.
“He actually stepped up tonight,” stated Gatland.
“He was a bit rusty in opposition to Portugal however we have picked him for his expertise and he managed the sport effectively.
“We have got two skilled 10s and a younger, up-and-coming 10 so we’re in a reasonably good place.
“It was pleasing to see him goal-kick that effectively and I believed he made some actually good selections.”