Wales have delayed their squad announcement for the Six Nations fixture with England on Saturday in Cardiff (kick-off 4.45pm); However, strike action remains a possibility due to an ongoing dispute over a financial agreement with the Welsh Rugby Board
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Sky Sports News reporter James Cole explains the latest ahead of the expected Welsh rugby player strike against England on Saturday
Sky Sports News reporter James Cole explains the latest ahead of the expected Welsh rugby player strike against England on Saturday
Wales are set for a crunch meeting on Wednesday over the player contract dispute that has put Saturday’s Six Nations contest with England under threat.
The meeting comes a day after Wales coach Warren Gatland delayed the announcement of his squad due to uncertainty over player involvement.
A new six-year financial agreement between the Welsh Rugby Union and Wales’ four professional regions – Dragons, Cardiff, Ospreys and Scarlets – has not yet been signed off in writing after months of discussion, sparking concern that many players whose existing contracts expire at the end of this season might head away from Wales.
The situation has led to a threat of strike action by Wales players, leaving the upcoming Guinness Six Nations match against England in jeopardy.
Players are seeking representation at Professional Rugby Board meetings, the removal of the 60-cap selection rules that means an individual playing outside the country cannot be selected unless he has reached that number of Test appeara …