Ex-Wales scrum-half Mike Phillips comes out of retirement for Scarlets

Former Wales star Mike Phillips is set to come out of retirement and play for the Scarlets.

The 35-year-old stepped down from professional rugby at the end of last season following a career that harvested 94 Wales caps and five British and Irish Lions Test match appearances.

Scrum-half Phillips played for the Scarlets, Cardiff Blues, Ospreys, Bayonne, Racing 92 and latterly Sale Sharks.