Why Wales' key man in the Six Nations won't be one of the players

Dale Thomas has been described by head coach Wayne Pivac as the “busiest person during lockdown” and will play a vital role for Wales in the 2021 Six Nations

Wales head coach Wayne Pivac: Brought in Dale Thomas, a mental skills coach, as his side prepare for 2021 Six Nations 

Ask any Welsh rugby supporter for their verdict on Dale Thomas’ value to the national side and the chances are you would likely be left with a perplexed look.

The most common response would almost certainly be along the lines of ‘Dale who?’ and that is to be expected given Thomas does not occupy a prominent position in the squad.