The Dragons are resigned to Wales winger Jonah Holmes leaving the region at the end of the season after losing his wage appeal to the WRU. Seven-times capped Holmes was unhappy with the figure he was offered by the Union, who decide the salaries of the elite 38 home-based players under their wage banding system.
He lodged an appeal, which was supported by his region, who he joined in 2020, but that was rejected. Players in the elite 38 effectively have 80 per cent of their salaries paid by the Union out of the first tranche of the Professional Rugby Board distribution pot.
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