Wales boss Warren Gatland would not back player strike despite supporting cause

Wales head coach Warren Gatland would not back his players if they went on strike for the Guinness Six Nations clash with England (Nigel French/PA)

Wales head coach Warren Gatland would not back his players if they decided to strike instead of lining up against England in the Guinness Six Nations.

Gatland insists he supports his squad’s cause amid an ongoing dispute caused by Welsh rugby’s professional contracts freeze, but would not agree if the opted to boycott the game at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium a week on Saturday.