Among the many headaches Dan Biggar's potential absence from Wales' autumn internationals give Wayne Pivac, finding a new captain for four crucial matches next month will be one of the most significant.
Pivac is known to have already given the longer term captaincy situation some thought, but if the worst is confirmed on the 32-year-old fly-half, he could be looking at making an appointment as early as next week when he names his squad. Even if Biggar is named in the party, the opening match against New Zealand in three weeks could come too soon for him.
Looking to the future, Jamie Roberts nailed his colours to the mast this week with a prediction that Will Rowlands would be Wales’ next rugby captain down the line.
