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Steffan Thomas

WRU must change 60-cap rule but Will Rowlands will have to be a victim

When news broke on Monday that Warren Gatland would be returning to coach Wales following the sacking of Wayne Pivac the majority of the Welsh rugby public rejoiced.

After all, Gatland is arguably the most successful Wales coach of all time having won three Six Nations Grand Slams and reached two Rugby World Cup semi-finals during his previous 12-year stint in charge of the national side. There are some things the experienced New Zealander will be able to fix with ease but there are other matters above his head which will have to be resolved to give Gatland a fair opportunity to maximise the potential of this Wales squad.

One issue Gatland, the Welsh Rugby Union and the four regions are faced with is what to do with the much-maligned 60 cap law. Should it be scrapped entirely allowing Welsh players to ply their trade wherever they wish and still remain eligible for the national side?

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