May has been a horrible month for many players in Welsh rugby.
After receiving the dreaded tap on the shoulder, they have effectively been told they are out of a job. The game in Wales is facing tough times and slashing squad numbers is being seen as one of the solutions to the current structural and financial issues.
There are 20 players leaving the Dragons, 12 are heading out the door at Cardiff and nine at the Scarlets. Even before the Ospreys confirm their numbers, that's 41 players. There are those who are fortunate enough to be moving straight to a new club, but that is not always a the case.
