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Biggar tipped as future international regular

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Rookie Ospreys outside-half Dan Biggar has been hailed as one for the future after his stunning display in the Magners League grand final victory over Leinster.

Rookie Ospreys outside-half Dan Biggar has been hailed as one for the future after his stunning display in the Magners League grand final victory over Leinster.

The 20-year-old was the stand-out performer for the Welsh side as they 17-12 over the 2009 Heineken Cup champions.

And Ospreys coach Sean Holley insists Biggar can be the long-term successor to Stephen Jones as Wales’ number 10 after underlining his credentials on the big stage.

“I think Dan is the form outside-half in the Magners League,” said Holley. “We pushed him through last season when we made a huge decision to play James Hook at 12 a lot. We’ve pushed on with that this season and you’ve seen us flourish.

“Tactically, he was superb in this game and he’s been like that all season. For a young man he demands the respect not only of his team-mates but the opposition and I just think he’s been one of the players of the season for us.

“We are looking, I think, at somebody who will be playing for Wales for a very long time.”