The fragility of professional rugby has perhaps never been as apparent as it is right now.
The notion of a life in sport being a short one has always been there, with one unfortunate injury always looming around the corner, threatening to bring things to a premature end. But, in this post-pandemic world, it's not just knocks and bruises that can leave a career in the balance.
The harsh financial reality of Welsh rugby has seen regional squads streamlined, with several players left to pick up the pieces after being shown the door. Former Dragons stalwart Adam Warren was just one of many in recent weeks wondering what would be coming next.
