Wales players could still refuse to play against England next Saturday, even if their strike action would break employment law.
Welsh rugby has been plunged into chaos this week amid the revelation its biggest stars are weighing up industrial action in response to the ongoing dispute between players and the Welsh Rugby Union around a delay in awarding contracts.
A number of players across the regional game are coming to the end of their current deals, and with no financial agreement officially signed off between the union and the regions, many players remain in the dark over whether they will even be employed for next season.
