The threat of a strike from Welsh players is becoming more and more precise.
The Welsh federation announced this Tuesday in the middle of the day that the announcement of the team, which is to receive England on Saturday (5:45 p.m.) during the third day of the Six Nations Tournament, is “cancelled
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Welsh players are protesting current contract renegotiations with the Professional Rugby Board, which are slow to come, with the body also refusing to guarantee wages.
They also want to end the 60-cap rule which states that only players who have reached that threshold can play for the national team if they play abroad.
The players have set an ultimatum for this Wednesday so that their demands are heard.
A last chance meeting between the PRB and all Welsh professional players is scheduled for tomorrow.
Leek XV coach Warren Gatland is due to hold a press conference on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. to explain his decision not to announce his team on Tuesday.
