The number 10 in Numerology represents fresh new beginnings, leadership and innovation, self-discovery and independence, almost the perfect definition of a certain fly half now residing in the south of France.

Dan Biggar having exchanged Hymns and Arias for the Pilou pilou, a chant which describes the Toulon players as warriors coming down from the mountains towards the sea, has just released his autobiography “The Biggar Picture”.

When ‘Number 10’ is mentioned, the first thought that comes to mind is Downing Street and the individual who has the unenviable task of running the country, unless of course you happen to be Welsh.

In our case the number 10 only represents one thing that magical red jersey worn by the individual who has the unenviable task of running our country on the rugby field and as is the case with the Prime Minister he gets the blame for anything that goes wrong whether or not it is his fault.

I always felt that a lot of people would never appreciate how good Dan was until he finished playing for Wales, and this has already proved to be the case.

Memories get shorter as the M4 extends westwards the much loved Neil Jenkins had a torrid time for having the temerity to not be Barry John or Phil Bennett but once he stopped playing became a national treasure.

It is also worth remembering that Phil Bennett was dropped by Wales and also had his critics, although mostly in the Eastern areas of Wales.

Dan though had to prove himself time and time again his book unlike a lot of autobiographies draws you in, and you can feel the highs and lows with him.

This collaboration with Ross Harries is a brilliant red and a wonderful record of the career of a likeable, charming and friendly young man.

Honest and self-critical, Dan offers a rare insight into his personal and professional life. He talks candidly of his place within rugby, from the Premiership through to the Lions, and of the power dynamics within Wales’ most successful squad ever. He also opens the changing room doors and explores his relationships with past team mates, coaches and managers, from Warren Gatland and Shaun Edwards to Alun Wyn Jones and Wayne Pivac.

The book is available from Amazon via this link https://amzn.eu/bqFInXp