Wales coach Warren Gatland believes there is a ‘genuine threat’ of a player strike that could cancel Wales’ upcoming Six Nations clash with England on Saturday, while England captain Owen Farrell has expressed sympathy for his opponents.
The match in Cardiff is at risk because players in Wales are threatening to down tools over a contract dispute and are reportedly ready to strike if their demands are not met by Wednesday (local time)
Calling off the England game could cost the Welsh Rugby Union an estimated £9 million ($16m AUD).
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