🏉 Welsh rugby is facing a dramatic shake-up! A major shift could see several top players leave as many contracts are up next summer. The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) is proposing to cut the professional clubs from four to two, but it seems the players aren’t on board with this plan. 😲
Recent player surveys reveal that most are considering options abroad, which could deal a heavy blow to WRU’s new two-club strategy. Among those nearing contract’s end is Wales captain Jac Morgan, already linked with clubs in England, France, and R360. His departure would certainly shake things up!
His friend, Dewi Lake, might also head overseas, marking a significant loss for Welsh rugby. And they aren’t the only ones ready to pack their bags. Ospreys stars like Keelan Giles, Dan Edwards, and Kieran Hardy, just to name a few, are also on the final leg of their current deals.
Over at Scarlets, Ellis Mee and Johnny Williams are set to become free agents by next summer. Dragons’ Aaron Wainwright and Rio Dyer, not to mention Cardiff’s Corey Domachowski could soon follow suit if new deals aren’t secured quickly.
Rumours of moves to the R360 league are gaining momentum, with names like Taulupe Faletau and Josh Adams popping up. 😬
The uncertainty clouds the future for these talents, with legal challenges and contract negotiations looming large. Will the WRU manage to retain its brightest stars, or will other shores lure them away? Stay tuned as this story unfolds! 🌍 #WelshRugby #RugbyTransfers #WRUChanges