Thomas a real option at six when Tandy selects his 23 to face Pumas

THE start of the Steve Tandy era is fast approaching and the new head coach of Wales will undoubtedly already have the majority of his squad pencilled in.

- STEFFAN THOMAS

Tandy has a very difficult task ahead of him this November with Argentina, Japan, New Zealand and South Africa coming to Cardiff.

Anyone who thinks Argentina will be easier than the All Blacks or the Springboks are mistaken.

The Pumas regularly beat the All Blacks and claimed another stunning victory during the Rugby Championship while they also beat the Wallabies and pushed the Springboks close.

This is the side we think has the best chance of overcoming Felipe Contepomi’s side.

15. Blair Murray

HE may not be the biggest but the 24-year-old is a potent attacking threat who can create try scoring opportunities out of nothing.

Murray is rapid with wicked footwork and is an excellent finisher.

The Scarlets man stood out in a poor Wales side last season and while he may not be the strongest in the air the positives outweigh the negatives.

14, Louis Rees-Zammit

THE 24-year-old is sidelined with a toe injury and it remains to be seen whether he will recover in time to face the Pumas on November 9.

But if he is fit he must play.

The Bristol speedster is absolutely rapid and proved just how quick he really is with a stunning 70 metre solo try in the victory over Leicester Tigers.

He is pure x-factor and will add some stardust to the Wales back division.

13. Max Llewellyn

AT 6ft 6in and over 16st, Llewellyn has the size to make a mark on the international arena.

The powerful centre fell out of favour last season but was immediately called into the squad by Matt Matt Sherratt when he replaced Warren Gatland as interim head coach midway through last season’s Six Nations.

Wales need to find ways of getting over the gainline and this is something Llewellyn can offer them along with an underrated offloading game.

12. Johnny Williams