Warren Gatland hopeful of resolution but says player strike is ‘genuine threat’

Players have threatened to strike over a contract dispute that remains unresolved just four days before the showpiece fixture in Cardiff

GENUINE: Warren Gatland has described possible strike action by the Wales players as 'a genuine threat'. Pic: Adam Davy/PA

Warren Gatland has described possible strike action by the Wales players as “a genuine threat” – but he remains confident that Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash against England will go ahead.

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