Keelan Giles has been described as a huge talent ahead of his possible Wales debut against Japan.The Ospreys wing will emulate peers such as George North and Tom Prydie by making his Wales bow as an 18-year-old if he features at the Principality Stadium next Saturday.Giles, who has scored eight tries in just five games for the Ospreys this season, was recently promoted to Wales autumn Test squad.And the smart money is on him being involved in the match-day 23 when Japan faces Wales for a first time in Cardiff since 2007.Wales fullback Leigh Halfpenny was 19 when he made his Test debut against South Africa eight years ago, and like Giles, came through rugbys junior ranks in the Swansea area.Keelan is doing well, Halfpenny said. He has put in some fantastic performances for the Ospreys. He is a huge talent.I remember seeing him play one Sunday morning at mini rugby level -- under-eights or under-nines, I think -- and you could see there was something there.From my experience [Test debut], I remember the guys in the squad just made it so easy for me to come in and feel comfortable.They helped me with the calls and just said to go out and enjoy it, and I think that is what you have got to do. You dream of moments like that as a kid, to pull that Welsh jersey on, and you have just got to enjoy it.It is amazing how quickly time goes. It only feels like yesterday that I was the young kid coming in, but I have loved every second of it. I am just looking to keep enjoying it and keep on learning.Wales interim head coach Rob Howley is not due to name his starting line-up until Thursday, but it would be no surprise if he found room in the match-day group for exciting young prospects like Giles, Ospreys fly-half Sam Davies and Newport Gwent Dragons lock Cory Hill.Wholesale changes, though, are not expected as Wales look to build on their hard-fought victory over Argentina two days ago after being crushed by Australia a week earlier, and keep momentum going as they move towards hosting South Africa in 12 days time.Halfpenny added: Obviously, it was a lot happier dressing room. We were disappointed with our performance against Australia. We were looking for a reaction [against Argentina], and we certainly got that.But we are not getting too ahead of ourselves. 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