Financial pressures lead to axing of ‘A’ games by Six Nations

ALL ‘A’ internationals for next season’s Six Nations tournament have been scrapped.

The Six Nations Committee issued a statement last night confirming they have postponed all ‘A’ internationals.

The decision follows last season’s withdrawal of Wales and Scotland from the ‘A’ competition as both unions looked to ease their growing financial problems.

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