The 35-year-old has overcome a twisted ankle to line up alongside debut-making Newport Gwent Dragons flanker Jason Forster and his South African-born team-mate and wing Hal Luscombe, who is making his second Wales appearance.

However, for Llewellyn, who earned his first cap from Neath as a 19-year-old against the 1989 New Zealand All Blacks, beating goal-kicking ace Jenkins appearance mark will pass without fuss.

The 35-year-old said: Its something I will look back upon when I am older and appreciate more.

But at the moment I am just enjoying being part of the squad and playing for Wales - and that is why Im here.

Im not hanging around to break records. I think I can still contribute to the national cause and think I am good enough to be involved.

If I was here just to hang on for a few more caps, Id be doing everyone a disservice.
Wales coach Mike Ruddock has no qualms about continuing to field Llewellyn, despite his age.

Ruddock said: Gareths recent performances have been an example to all the younger players.

He showed against the Barbarians that he still has the legs at this level - and if hes good enough for Test rugby, I have no doubt he is capable of performing at top European club, regional or provincial level.


Wales: R Williams (Cardiff), Luscombe (Gwent), Parker (unattached), Henson (Neath-Swansea), S Williams (Neath-Swansea), Sweeney (Gwent Dragons), Peel (Llanelli), D Jones (Neath-Swansea), Davies (unattached), A Jones (Llanelli), Cockbain (Neath-Swansea), G Llewellyn (Neath-Swansea), Charvis (Newcastle, capt), Forster (Gwent Dragons), Owen (Gwent Dragons).

Replacements: Bennett (Neath-Swansea), Jenkins (Cardiff), Morris (Leicester), Thomas (Neath-Swansea), Phillips (Llanelli), Robinson (Cardiff), Shanklin (Cardiff).