The Welsh Rugby Players' Association has hit out at the Professional Rugby Board for their statement over the current uncertainty, calling on Welsh rugby bosses to stop playing fantasy rugby with contracts.
The body, which represents players in Wales, has slammed the Welsh Rugby Union and the regions for the anxiety facing players - adding "this isn't a game of 'Championship Manager'".
The PRB and WRU insisted on Wednesday evening that there was "no room for manoeuvre” on the budget for player contracts in Wales - despite the threat of strike action putting the upcoming Six Nations fixture against England in jeopardy.