Wales captain Ken Owens has responded to Warren Gatland's revelation of a "significant split" among players over strike action, saying a "decision was made democratically" amid a "hugely emotional time".
Wales' last Six Nations fixture with England nearly didn't go ahead as players threatened strike action over a contract dispute with Welsh rugby bosses. Ultimately, any strike action was averted on a dramatic Wednesday before the Cardiff clash, but Gatland has now stated he believes the toll on players had an adverse affect against England.
That was also when the Wales coach, who has yet to win on his return to the post he left in 2019, made public the "significant split" within the camp.
