The Ospreys' Mike Phillips has never shied away from a confrontation in his life and he certainly isn’t going to start now. The Western Mail's Simon Thomas reports.
"The Wales and Lions scrum-half prides himself on his ability to withstand any kind of physical and mental intimidation on or off a rugby field.
"The pressure of Grand Slam games, Lions Test matches and even the personal criticism he endured over his performances for Wales during the autumn are all part and parcel of his career.
"So Phillips’ assertion that the Ospreys’ Heineken Cup double-header against Munster, over the next two weeks, is the defining moment of their season shouldn’t be dismissed"