Henry expects Rob Howley to guide Harris through

Harris' inclusion is one of eight changes - one positional - from the side beaten heavily by Ireland in October.

"We had 12 players not available for the Ireland Test," added Henry. "Now a lot of those guys have become available."

The return of Scott Quinnell, Gareth Thomas and Darren Morris is a particular boost, according to Henry.

Harris, 25, has only played two and a half games for Cardiff since his code-changing �1.5m move from Leeds Rhinos, but replaces Llanelli's Stephen Jones at fly-half.

Jones switches to inside centre alongside Bridgend's Gareth Thomas, who played on the wing against Ireland.

Rhys Williams comes in on the right wing while another rugby league convert, Anthony Sullivan will start on the left after Neath's Shane Williams failed a fitness test on a knee injury.

Up front, Cardiff's Craig Quinnell and Bath's Gavin Thomas have been rewarded for good early season form, but Swansea flanker Geraint Lewis will miss the autumn internationals after sustaining a knee injury against Biarritz.

The elder Quinnell, Scott, comes back at no8, while British Lions prop Darren Morris takes over from Iestyn Thomas in the front row.

Wales: K Morgan (Swansea); R Williams (Cardiff), G Thomas (Bridgend), S Jones (Llanelli), A Sullivan (Cardiff); I Harris (Cardiff), R Howley (Cardiff); D Morris (Swansea), R McBryde (Llanelli), D Young (Cardiff, capt), A Moore (Swansea), C Quinnell (Cardiff), C Charvis (Swansea), G Thomas (Bath), S Quinnell (Llanelli).
Reps: J Robinson (Cardiff), A Bateman (Neath), D Peel (Llanelli), I Thomas (Ebbw Vale), B Williams (Neath), C Wyatt (Llanelli), B Sinkinson (Neath).