Toby Booth has underlined the importance of breaking the impasse at the top of the Welsh game amid heightened concerns among players.
Wales flanker Dan Lydiate has also explained why players are increasingly worried about the failure to settle on a way forward for the professional arm of the sport this side of the River Severn.
The issue causing problems is the perennial one relating to funding for Cardiff Rugby, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets. They are receiving a £23.5million payment from the Welsh Rugby Union for this season but don’t feel it is enough to adequately cover their costs. A fresh package worth around £32million annually for five years has been proposed, but it comes with major strings attached.
