Fears have been expressed over the Welsh Rugby Union's changes to youth rugby in Wales amid claims clubs' concerns have been ignored.
The WRU have permanently cut the age range of youth rugby players from 16-19 to 16-18 until 2026, sparking a big reaction from those involved in that level of the game. It comes after the change was brought in temporarily for this season due to Covid restrictions amid warnings it could result in a "lost generation" of players. You can read the full details here.
Those fears remain for many, with one club claiming more than half the players told they would have to make the step up to senior rugby a year earlier than hoped have already signalled their intention to quit. There are also concerns pitting 18-year-old front-rowers against experienced 30-year-olds could be physically unsafe.
