NEIL Jenkins has insisted everything will be done to make sure Wales’ top rugby stars ply their trade in the principality.

The country’s all-time record points scorer spoke after reports emerged that Liam Williams is to leave the Scarlets and join Saracens.

It is understood that the full-back or wing turned down a national dual contract from the Welsh Rugby Union in order to sign a two-year deal with the European champions.

If the move goes ahead, Williams would then come under the so-called Gatland’s Law, which limits the number of players based outside Wales that can be picked for Tests.

Those who declined the offer of a contract in Wales have to rely on securing one of three wildcards to play for their country.

Gatland’s Law will also apply to Leigh Halfpenny if he decides to stay with French club Toulon at the end of the current campaign.

All four of the Welsh regions are rumoured to be interested in bringing him back home, and Jenkins would love to see him return, as well as Williams staying.

“We’ve always said we want to keep our best players in Wales and Liam is certainly one of them,” said national team kicking coach Jenkins.

“Liam’s decision is his own but I’m sure we’ll fight in every way possible to keep our best players, and Liam is one of them.

“Leigh’s decision is Leigh’s. Obviously, again, we’d love him – he’s another key player for us along with Liam – playing in Wales.

“I think we’ve said this from day one, we want our best players playing in Wales and being able to represent one of the regions, and to then come on and represent us and train with us on a regular basis.

“Leigh, obviously, comes into that category and so does Liam, so we’d love Leigh back and we’d love to keep Liam, there’s no doubt about that.”

Asked if Wales were on the verge of having too many first-choice players not automatically available for selection because of where they were based, he added: “Well, if Leigh stays and if Liam goes it does become an issue, obviously, doesn’t it?

“But, again, at some point in time there’s an opportunity for other players as well.

“I think we’ve always brought younger players through and given them an opportunity.

“If it does happen then we’ll look at it and make decisions at the right time.

“But, as I said, the key for us is trying to get our best players in Wales and staying in Wales.”