By SIMON THOMAS

To get an idea of what Ben Thomas will offer as he returns to the Wales fold, it’s illuminating to consider who his rugby idols were growing up.
They all had one thing in common – creativity – and that’s certainly what Thomas brings to the party, either at inside centre or fly-half.
His play-making has really caught the eye for Cardiff this season, with his consistent form earning him a Wales recall three years on from his first foray into the international arena when he was capped off the bench against Canada and New Zealand. So who were those favourite players of his yout...