Wales international Bradley Davies has given a revealing insight into the pressures facing Welsh rugby players who are facing up to potential pay cuts and possible job losses.
Players could consider strike action at a meeting ahead of next week’s Six Nations game against England amid the chaos enveloping the sport in Wales. One Wales player is reported to be on antidepressants and is unable to apply for a mortgage.
All this is linked to the impasse at the top of Welsh rugby, where the lack of a signed-off agreement over a new funding deal for the professional teams means Cardiff, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets are unable to offer unconditional contracts to players.
