Warren Gatland hasn't ruled out moving to scrap the 60-cap rule so that Wales don't 'shoot themselves in the foot' ahead of a potential exodus of talent ahead of this year's World Cup.
The 60-cap rule precludes players with less than 60 appearances for Wales from playing for their country. The uncertainty over budgets for next season, with the four Welsh professional sides expected to be working with streamlined squads, could lead to plenty of Welsh players looking for contracts outside of the country.
Dragons lock Will Rowlands has already announced his departure, with others likely to follow. Even players not out of contract, like Cardiff’s Josh Adams, could depart this summer for a transfer fee - such is the need for income in the Welsh game. You can read about Adams' future here.
