Wales tipped to unleash new Mike Phillips as World Cup question emerges

When Steve Tandy names his Wales squad for the second phase of the Nations Championship this summer, scrum-half will be one of the positions demanding his closest attention. An injury to Kieran Hardy has left a vacancy in the pecking order and could give Dragons youngster Che Hope the opportunity he missed out on last season. Scrum-half has traditionally been a position of strength for Wales, but the depth of genuinely international-class talent is now a growing concern. Tomos Williams remains one of the most dangerous attacking nines in the northern hemisphere, yet the drop-off behind him is considerable.