Uncapped Cardiff Blues fly-half Jarrod Evans has been called into Wales' squad for the autumn Tests.
Evans, 22, was already training with the squad, but now gains an official call-up ahead of games against Scotland, Australia, Tonga and South Africa next month, the Welsh Rugby Union announced.
The WRU added that Scarlets fly-half Rhys Patchell continues to make progress with his rehabilitation following concussion.
It appears likely that Evans will be involved in Wales' match-day 23 for the Scotland fixture on November 3.
His Blues colleague Gareth Anscombe is a clear favourite to wear the number 10 shirt, but Evans would be a strong candidate for the replacements' bench, particularly as Northampton fly-half Dan Biggar is unavailable.
As the Scotland clash falls outside World Rugby's autumn Test window, England-based players like Biggar, Saracens back Liam Williams and Worcester wing Josh Adams are ruled out.
Ospreys lock Bradley Davies, meanwhile, has been released from the Wales squad because of a knee problem.
Davies, who has won 64 caps, will undergo further investigation and assessments.
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