Welsh rugby bosses have been warned about putting the future of the sport in this country at stake amid proposals to change the world's oldest schools rugby competition.
The Dewar Shield is annually contested by under-15s sides from across Wales, with the shield dating back to 1904. In that time, it has been the launchpad for many players towards a professional career in rugby.
However, that is now seemingly at stake as plans are being considered which would see the Dewar Shield changed in order to promote a new-look player pathway in Wales. The proposals seen by WalesOnline would involve making the Dewar Shield, which is currently an U15s competition, contested by under-16s teams.
