Former Cardiff and Wales rugby star Tom Shanklin is among a group of TV pundits who have accused the club's players of lacking commitment and simply not being good enough.
Shanklin, former Scotland captain John Barclay and ex-Ireland international Stephen Ferris ripped into Dai Young's side during a live Premier Sports show reviewing the final weekend of the regular United Rugby Championship season. Cardiff, of course, suffered humiliation in Italy, losing 69-21 against a Benetton team which scored a remarkable 10 tries.
Shanklin didn't pull any punches despite his strong affiliation with the club, while Barclay spoke with clear disdain for what he had witnessed on more than one occasion this season covering their matches.
