Colin Charvis is still without a club contract

The back row without a club will net a reported �10,000 between now and the end of the World Cup thanks to a deal with Belgian eatery Zero-Zero-32 Brasserie.

The restaurant is named after the dialling code for the Benelux country and serves traditional fare such as mussels and Belgian beers.

Former rugby Test players Mark Ring and Glenn Webbe, plus former football international David Giles are the men behind the restaurant who will be parting with their money.

It had originally been thought that Peter Thomas was the mystery backer, but the Cardiff Blues chairman and Charvis' agent both denied that.

Lions forward Charvis found himself without a regional contract when negotiations broke down with the Neath-Swansea Ospreys.

I am so grateful to these people who have agreed to support me in my quest to go to the World Cup Colin Charvis

Moves to both English and French clubs looked possible, but Charvis underlined his desire to play for Wales at the World Cup - something clubs in either country were unlikely to allow.

The Welsh Rugby Union insisted it could not afford to pay Charvis a short-term contract solely to play for Wales, but the Union did get involved in a search for sponsorship.

The Union then announced backers had been found but claimed they were insisting their identity would not be revealed until a later date.

Charvis, who has been rested for the match against Ireland on Saturday, said: "My main concern throughout the past few uncertain months has been to find a way to continue to play for Wales.

"I am happy to announce that through the kindness of a group of businessmen, who want to remain anonymous, I have been offered a sponsorship package for the next four months that will ensure I can train fully without having to get a secondary job.

"I am so grateful to these people who have agreed to support me in my quest to go to the World Cup.

"This sponsorship has been agreed between myself, my agent and the third parties involved.

"Although I would like to acknowledge the support and understanding I have received from everyone within the Welsh training camp, management and players alike.

"I am fully fit at the moment and looking forward to getting back into training with the squad.

"There are four great games to focus on this month and then a World Cup campaign to build for in October and November. I'm just looking forward to playing a part in it all."

Wales coach Steve Hansen said: "I'm very pleased that Colin's immediate future is now secure and that he can concentrate fully on his World Cup preparations.

"He is a quality player who's availability will only enhance the strength of our squad," said Hansen.

"It's great that the business community in Wales recognises the abilities he brings to the national team enough to come forward and offer the help required to keep him out of the clutches of clubs from other countries at this vital time.

"I'd like to publicly thank them for their support of Colin and the national team."