As is often the case in Welsh rugby, a situation is unfolding that is largely defined by the lack of clarity on offer.
Earlier this year, the threat of strike action saw the 60-cap rule reduced to 25 as players rallied against the Welsh Rugby Union amid a contract dispute.
Despite that number coming down, there's still a handful of players at risk of being captured by the rule ahead of this year's World Cup. Again, it's clarity - or the lack of it - that is the issue.