Tipuric to lead Wales in Autumn Nations Series

Wales stalwart Justin Tipuric has been tasked with leading the national side in the upcoming Autumn Nations Cup in November.

Tipuric, who boasts 85 Welsh caps, has captained his country on two previous occasions and has led Ospreys numerous times and is thus no stranger to the leadership role.

The call has been made in the wake of the news that Dan Biggar will be unavailable due to injury.

"I'm obviously honoured," Tipuric said. "I didn't quite expect it to be honest.

"I'm just happy to be back in the squad. To have the responsibility to leading such a great bunch of boys out on the field is one of the highlights of my career."