Even civil servants in 10 Downing Street would struggle to find reasons for a party to celebrate Welsh rugby right now.
As Wales head into the 2022 Six Nations a mixture of recrimination, hysteria and introspection hangs over the branch of our game which is supposed to underpin the fortunes of the national team.
The four regions reside in the doldrums, yet while claims abound that we’ve never had it so bad when it comes to Cardiff, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets, history has taught us the folly of expecting a direct translation to the Test arena.
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