Ring: Patchell can plug the Parkes gap in midfield

By ALEX BYWATER

Physical fly-half: Rhys Patchell

RHYS Patchell is tipped to be the man to get Wales’ backline moving, but from inside-centre rather than his usual fly-half position.
Head coach Wayne Pivac has been dealt a major blow with first-choice No.12 Hadleigh Parkes agreeing terms on a move to Panasonic Wild Knights in Japan. Gloucester playmaker Owen Williams is also heading to the Far East.
It will leave a big void in midfield and former Wales centre Mark Ring believes it presents a golden opportunity for Scarlets star Patchell.
“I think Rhys Patchell could do a j...

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