"Initially we thought Colin would join us for the remainder of the week but he is still unable to fly at this stage so we felt it was more important that he makes a full recovery in order to resume full training on our return from France.

"Other than Colin, everyone here has taken an active part in training. Ian Evans, Rhys Thomas and Gavin Henson, who are recovering from injury, have taken a full, active part in training with Shane Williams resuming all except contact work.

"Jamie Robinson suffered a minor ankle ligament strain yesterday (Sunday) and has been resting today."

And Jenkins insisted the camp is settling in well at their Rugby World Cup base near La Baule, southern Brittany.

"It is great to have this week to concentrate on rugby training after a period of conditioning," he said. "The focus here is on contact work and on preparation for the England match a week on Saturday.

"Spirits are high despite some wet 'Welsh' weather and it is great to be able to get to know the location and training facilities before we arrive here in September to prepare for our first Rugby World Cup game against Canada. We are particularly pleased with the quality of the facilities and pitches at Saint Nazaire Rugby Club – for a Division Three club it is particularly impressive."

Meanwhile, Jenkins revealed another key element to their RugbyWorld Cup preparation – referee Tim Hayes.

Jenkins said: "As we are concentrating on the contact area, WRU referee Tim Hayes has joined us in order to give us an official's view. He will referee certain phases and training sessions, including a practice game between ourselves at the end of the week."