Wales As the threat of a player’s strike continued to loom, they canceled their planned announcement for their team to face England. Six Nations collision.

Warren Gatland It would have announced the 23rd matchday for the fixture at 12:00 on Tuesday, but will no longer do so.

This Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) and the players are locked in negotiations over contracts for next season, which will not yet be offered to players whose contracts have expired.

The Wales national team has cast considerable doubt on an important match in Cardiff, saying they will go on strike if the WRU fails to meet a series of demands by Wednesday evening.

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