Cardiff won't be able to spend the money they're set to save following Liam Williams' departure until after the World Cup, given that his move to Japan won't be guaranteed until October.
The Wales full-back is set to sign for Kubota Spears after this year's World Cup. However, despite reports that the departure of the Wales full-back could free up funds, the fact that the move to Japan is dependent on a stringent medical means that his exit isn't definite just yet.
It's understood that the medical will take place after the World Cup, meaning Cardiff won't know if the Lions star will be leaving for certain until later in the year.
