Davies states his case for new-look Wales

SEB Davies has told Wayne Pivac his ballplaying and handling ability can make him a standout figure for Wales against the giants of the southern hemisphere this autumn.

Cardiff lock Davies has abandoned a brief dalliance with No.8 and hopes to become a key second row for region and country moving forward.

The 25-year-old has nine Test caps – his last coming in November 2020. But with Cory Hill and Jake Ball having left Wales’ locking stocks light, Davies senses an opportunity.

Standing 6ft 8in and weighing in at 18st 10lbs, Davies is very mobile for a big man and his ability to offer plenty around the park makes him perfect for the free-flowing, all-action style of rugby Pivac wants his Wales team to play.

Davies told The Rugby Paper: “I’m concentrating on lock for the time being. I definitely think I can be a good fit for Wales with the style of play Stephen Jones wants in attack.

“To do that you need a mobile pack and I feel I fit into that category.

“A lot of the other boys are traditional, heavier locks but I feel I can move around the park a bit more than they can and I feel that is my point of difference. I’ll be ready if and when Wales call me.”

Davies was handed his Wales bow by then interim head coach Robin McBryde in 2017 and he has been a regular presence in squads since, under both Warren Gatland and now Pivac.

He has made a strong start to the new season with Cardiff and while he is yet to hear how he fits into the national team’s plans, he is eager to prove himself and build on his bright start in the Test arena.

Davies added: “I didn’t have too many conversations with Wayne in the summer but I talked a lot to (forwards coach) Jonathan Humphreys and he gave me a bit of feedback.

“I’m not 100 per cent sure where I stand at the moment so I’ll have to speak to them again in the near future.”