Wales scrum-half Rhys Webb has become the latest player to sign a national dual contract . The Welsh Rugby Union announced 26-year-old Webb is the eighth player to agree a deal that is funded by the WRU and Wales ' regional teams - in Webb 's case , the Ospreys - following Sam Warburton , Dan Lydiate , Jake Ball , Samson Lee , Rhodri Jones , Tyler Morgan and Hallam Amos . Webb has been one of Wales ' form players this season , scoring four tries in his last seven Tests . Rhys Webb ( centre ) has signed a national dual contract with the Welsh Rugby Union and the Ospreys . 'Rhys has established himself as a proven international scrum-half and fully deserves a national dual contract , ' Wales head coach Warren Gatland said . 'He has impressed at regional level for the Ospreys , and this ensures his future here , which will prove an enormous benefit to professional rugby in Wales . ' And Webb added : ' I am enjoying my rugby at the Ospreys and with Wales , and this allows me to build on that . Scrum-half Webb has four tries in his last seven Tests and has impressed during the RBS 6 Nations . 'Now my future is confirmed , I can focus all my attention of becoming a better rugby player . ' Webb , who lines up for Wales in next Saturday 's RBS 6 Nations finale against Italy in Rome , is set to be a key part of Gatland 's World Cup plans later this year . WRU group chief executive Roger Lewis said : 'Rhys Webb is a fantastic player and talent , who is a great addition to our list of national dual-contracted players . 'We now have an incredible mixture of experience and youth who have committed their future to Wales and the regions . ' Webb hits the turf after tackling Ireland 's Sean O'Brien during Wales ' impressive win on Saturday .
Rhys Webb is the eighth player to sign dual contract with the WRU . Sam Warburton , Dan Lydiate , Jake Ball , Samson Lee , Rhodri Jones , Tyler Morgan and Hallam Amos are the other Welsh players on dual contracts . Scrum-half has four tries in his last seven Tests for his country . Wales have won their first Six Nations match since 2008 against Italy at Twickenham.