Welsh players set for long-term pay cuts

By ALEX BYWATER

Crisis talks: Martyn Phillips and Gareth Davies, right

WALES’ leading players have been told long-term pay cuts will be required and that they must play their part in helping to safeguard the future of Welsh rugby.
Coronavirus has had a catastrophic impact on the finances of the Welsh Rugby Union and their four regions – Dragons, Cardiff Blues, Ospreys and Scarlets.
A loss of £50m is expected by the WRU if no more international rugby is played this year and the governing body are taking significant steps to alleviate what is a perilous financial situatio...

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