Jones required four stitches above his left eye and suffered vision problems after taking a punch to the head during Wales 23-20 defeat to Italy.

Azzurri flanker Mauro Bergamasco has been cited for allegedly striking Jones with a swinging arm at a breakdown in play 28 minutes into the game.

Jones condition will be monitored through the week but he is set to be included when Wales head coach Gareth Jenkins announces his team at Tuesday lunchtime.

Team physio Mark Davies explained: As a consequence of a punch to the head Stephen suffered a laceration to his eyebrow which was stitched, but took most of the impact to the eye socket.

This became painful, restricting full vision. He was fine to resume playing in the second half but he was forced to withdraw early as the eye became progressively more irritable.

We are evaluating Stephen on a daily basis with a view to the problem resolving and him resuming full training. The issue should resolve itself during the course the week.

There was further good news for a Wales side who has had precious little to smile about this season, with confirmation that prop Chris Horsman (foot) and hooker Matthew Rees (calf) will both available for selection.

Davies added: Chris retired early in the second half to be replaced by Adam Jones. This was a recurrence of an old foot problem which we are managing and we dont foresee any further issues in the run-up to the weekend.

Matthew Rees had an impact injury to his calf which we anticipate will settle down over the next 48 hours.

If Jones does not make the game, Jenkins would almost certainly look to switch James Hook from inside centre to fly-half.

There had been calls from some quarters for the skipper to be rested this weekend anyway, whether fit to play or not.

Jones has not won any of the six Tests he has started as captain since being appointed as Gareth Thomas replacement ahead of the autumn international series.

Wales head into the England game facing the wooden spoon after suffering a fourth straight championship defeat in Rome on Saturday.