Will Rowlands has agreed to sign for French giants Racing 92 and may now be ineligible to play for Wales at the Rugby World Cup.
The move, first reported by WalesOnline earlier this week, is a hammer blow to Welsh rugby and presents whoever is in charge of the national team with a big problem going forward.
Rowlands will complete the move at the end of the season and will not be allowed to play for the national team under the 60-cap rule when he leaves Wales. The giant lock has 23 caps.