Warren Gatland: Strike threat caused ‘quite a significant split’ in Wales squad

A crushing contractual and financial back-drop has engulfed Welsh regional rugby.

Wales have endured a difficult Six Nations campaign under head coach Warren Gatland. Pic: Nigel French/PA

Warren Gatland has revealed that a threat of possible player strike action before Wales’ Guinness Six Nations clash against England caused “quite a significant split” and “tension” within his squad.

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