Ospreys scrum-half Mike Phillips has opened new contract talks with the Ospreys after becoming the most wanted man in world rugby. Andy Howell writes in the Western Mail.
"We can reveal today that Leicester Tigers, Saracens, Toulouse, Stade Francais, Racing-Metro 92 and Toulon are among the big-money clubs ready to lure the Wales and Lions sensation away from the Liberty Stadium. The 27-year-old scrum-half’s current deal with Wales’ flagship outfit does not run out until the end of next season, but powerbrokers at the Ospreys are ready to flash the cash to ensure he remains.
Phillips’ sensational performances for the Lions in South Africa last summer have ensured he rivals his Ospreys team-mate James Hook as one of rugby’s hottest properties, with clubs in England and France queuing up for his signature. It is a testament to the status of the ambitious region in world rugby circles and the quality of their playing assets that some of Europe’s biggest clubs circle in anticipation when their big names are approaching the end of their contracts."
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