Managers usually spend international breaks worrying about losing players through injury, not hoping they will play as much as possible.
Leon Balogun's lack of recent game time for Albion and the congested schedule ahead has prompted a contrasting wish from Chris Hughton.
The manager would prefer that one of his back-up central defenders plays in both matches for Nigeria.
The Super Eagles have an African Cup of Nations qualifier against the Seychelles tomorrow afternoon, followed by a friendly on Sunday against Egypt.
Balogun has not played since gifting West Brom their goal at the Hawthorns in the FA Cup fourth round replay in early February.
A shoulder injury sustained in training has left him playing catch-up and Hughton wanting Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr to use him as much as possible, in case anything happens to 
Balogun (above), a cover option with Dan Burn as Albion prepare for eight matches in four weeks, has been relied upon more for country than club.
He has played every minute of Nigeria's last eight matches - including last summer's agonising exit from the group stages of the World Cup in Russia - apart from missing the 0-0 draw against Uganda in November.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here