Dawes downbeat about Welsh rugby future

Former Wales captain John Dawes sees no end in sight to the problems affecting the sport. The Welsh Rugby Union board will discuss a notice received from the member clubs tonight for an extraordinary general meeting to be convened, which could lead to a vote of no confidence in the entire management structure of the WRU.

The disenchantment stems from the sudden departure of national coach Mike Ruddock, and the fact that the man many would like to see as his successor, Llanelli coach Gareth Jenkins, has stated he would not work under the current WRU management.