Wales boss Steve Tandy wants players to talk about turmoil facing domestic game

Wales head coach Steve Tandy has started his role amid major off-the-field problems in Welsh rugby (Ben Birchall/PA)

New Wales boss Steve Tandy says he can not avoid the “elephant in the room”, with the domestic game facing turmoil and the threat of a players’ strike remaining.

Tandy takes charge of Wales for the first time next month amid a backdrop of uncertainty and potentially huge upheaval in Welsh rugby.