WALES' forgotten star Colin Charvis is back with an almighty bang. In a sensational return from the international wilderness, Swansea's dynamite flanker dons the Welsh jersey not only for his 43rd cap but as the country's 117th captain. And it's a dazzling return to form that fills Charvis with pride and confidence.

The British Lion (pictured) said: "It's great to be back in the squad - that was my main aim. But to be captain is an amazing bonus. It was a bolt out of the blue. I'll have to wait until Saturday until the emotion comes out when I'm on the field.

"It's a great honour and something I never anticipated. It's another challenge I have to take on board and one I will relish."

Charvis' remarkable return to the Welsh fold comes after famously being dropped by the then Wales coach Graham Henry.

Yet determined to regain the jersey he wore with pride, the English-born forward dug deep to rediscover the electric form that propelled him to stardom with the British Lions in Australia.

"I just wanted to show my willingness to play for Wales," said the Swansea star. "I worked my way back playing for Wales A and I'm delighted Steve (Hansen) has shown the confidence in me."

But he admitted the loss of talisman number eight and regular skipper Scott Quinnell was a massive blow for Wales and that he had a big shirt to fill.

"I've played number eight once before for Wales and the coaches are confident in my ability. There's not too much pressure for me to fill Scott's role," a cool Charivs said. He added: "We are very different players. To be honest I cannot do what Scott does. I will just play my game."

Speaking on Saturday's crunch game against Scotland Charvis predicted a tough encounter, but said he hoped the side could restore some pride.

"Our style of play will not change much. This is the last game. He (Steve Hansen) has picked a side he thinks is good enough for the job and we have to do it.

"As a captain I will try to express myself as best I can. I will try to motivate and focus the players and make sure we stick to the game plan." Charvis revealed. He admitted it would nice to be in with a shout of the Welsh captaincy when the national side heads to South Africa this summer.

"Of course it would be nice, but other players still have a chance to stake their claim."