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Ben James

Welsh rugby club call for rivals to be expelled and accuse WRU of 'unforgivable ineptitude' in stunning statement

Pontypool RFC have called for Beddau RFC to be expelled in a stunning swipe at the Championship club and the Welsh Rugby Union.

In a strongly-worded statement, the club accused Beddau and the Welsh Rugby Union of a "highly embarrassing and unacceptable display of unprofessionalism" - you can read the WRU's response here. Pontypool's statement claims Beddau allegedly rejected several dates to rearrange their postponed fixture without explanation, ensuring Pontypool's season - and hopes of winning a fourth consecutive title - ended prematurely.

The club have previously called for the entire WRU Game Board to resign after it was announced there would be no promotion and relegation in the National Leagues during the 2021-22 season. Once again, this is another setback for the club as they attempt to regain their Premiership status for the first time since 2013.

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