Robin McBryde will lead Wales coaching team on next summers tour to the Pacific Islands.With Wales interim head coach Rob Howley involved on the 2017 British and Irish Lions trip to New Zealand in June and July -- he is in charge this season while Warren Gatland concentrates on Lions business -- Wales forwards specialist McBryde steps into the main tour role.Specific fixtures against Tonga and Samoa are to be confirmed, but Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Martyn Phillips has confirmed that McBryde will lead the trip.He assumes head coach responsibilities with Wales for a third time, after taking charge for the 2009 tour of the United States and Canada, and then to Japan three years ago.Phillips said: Rob Howley joins Warren Gatlands British and Irish Lions coaching team with our best wishes as the Lions embark upon one of the toughest and most high-profile campaigns in the world game.Both coaches can only benefit from the coaching experiences available to them, and in turn, we know the Wales national squad set-up will be able to reap the rewards of that experience upon their return to us.We have a clear strategy in Welsh rugby, with coaching and coach development a central priority at all levels of the game.It will be of huge benefit to Welsh rugby in the long-term that, within a small window during their coaching careers, we are able to provide significant development opportunities for Warren, Rob and Robin.Phillips said discussions were at an advanced stage with a number of other individuals about the Wales tour, with a hope of confirming the full management team line-up next week.McBryde added: The tour is an exciting opportunity for the squad. 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And if I can give myself the opportunities, Im hoping that I can stretch that lead over 54 holes, and then hopefully by 72 holes, I can stretch that lead even more.Day was at 4-under 136, matching Tiger Woods in 2005 for the highest 36-hole score to lead this World Golf Championship.Lingmerth had a 67 that tied for the low score of the second round, where scoring was hampered by wind that felt as though it were coming out of different directions. He also made bogey on the 18th, and the Swede wasnt alone in dropping shots toward the end of his round.William McGirt, who began the second round with a three-shot lead, stayed in front until he went over the par-5 16th with a wedge and made bogey, and then chopped up the 18th hole on his way to a double bogey for a 74. McGirt had a 74 and was two shots back at 138, along with Emiliano Grillo (71) and Scott Piercy (69).Trying to figure out the wind was impossible, McGirt said. It was a lot of down off the left with a touch of in off the right. I mean, who knows?Only nine players remained under par.Justin Thomas hit a tee shot that caught the slope perfectly on the par-5 16th and didnt stop rolling until it was 414 yards away. He hit 5-iron just left off the green in a nasty lie and figured he had squandered a good scoring chance until his chip hit thee pin and dropped for an eagle, the first one on the 16th since 2008.ddddddddddddI cant hit another drive that hard, Thomas said.He had a 69 and joined Jordan Spieth (71), Adam Scott (68) and Kevin Kisner (70) at 1-under 139.Spieth is trying to pick up the pace, aware of criticism that he is playing too slow. Having spoken with his coach, he thinks it gives him an edge to step up and hit it.The quicker part actually helps me because then I just get up there and fire away, he said. The more I can do that, actually I think the better off -- kind of gun slinging mentality, just to go up and hit the way I always have played.His only issue was keeping it in play, though he wasnt alone in those struggles.U.S. Open champion Dustin Johnson hit only six fairways in his round of 73 that put him at 2-over 142, though hes still only six shots behind.Everyone is chasing Day, who is trying to join Woods and Phil Mickelson as the only players to win at least two World Golf Championships in the same year. Day won the Dell Match Play in March in dominant fashion, while his victories this year at the Arnold Palmer Invitational and The Players Championship were a little closer.It didnt feel like his best golf on Friday, though the conditions had something to do with that.I think over the next two days its going to be very difficult for everyone, Day said. I would love to be able to give myself more opportunities, and if I can do that, hopefully Im holding the trophy at the end of the week. The mentality wont change with regards to how tight it is. Ive just got to try and get it done. Even if I dont have my best stuff, just find a way to get it done.He at least posed with one trophy on Friday, even though it will never be his.The Cleveland Cavaliers had the gold NBA championship trophy on display at various spots around Firestone, and Day couldnt resist a photo with wife, Ellie, and the trophy.And LeBron James didnt come and tackle us, so that was a neat thing, he said.His wife suffered a mild concussion late last year when they had courtside seats and James crashed into her going after a loose ball. ' ' '