The scheduled team announcement for Wales’ upcoming match against England has been postponed, as uncertainty looms over whether the match will take place.
This decision was made by Warren Gatland, who delayed naming the team, as the players engaged in discussions with the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) management today.
As a result, the team will not train in the afternoon but will instead hold a longer morning session, to allow the players to “reset”.
Over the past week, the threat of strike action has been a cause for concern in Welsh rugby.
The players have expressed their frustration with the prolonged uncertainty surrounding their future, which has lasted for 18 months.
The players have set a deadline of Wednesday for the three key demands to be met, and the Professional Rugby Board (PRB) is set to meet with all professional rugby players on Wednesday to discuss their options.
In a press conference held on Thursday, Gatland emphasized the need for the players to have clarity on the off-field issues before publicly announcing the matchday 23.
He expressed confidence that the dispute would be resolved, and the match would proceed.
Although he acknowledged the genuine threat posed by the ongoing dispute, he believes that it will be resolved.
