Cardiff game still hanging in the balance ahead of crucial talks on Wednesday afternoon
Gordon D’Arcy: Italy v Ireland is one of Andy Farrell’s last chances to experiment before the World Cup
It is thought that the 60-cap policy could have its threshold at least halved, while Welsh Rugby Players’ Association chief executive Gareth Lewis has now been invited to attend PRB meetings. But the new contracts format remains the players’ major grievance, and could lead to the nightmare scenario of strike action unfolding.
Wales head coach Warren Gatland accepts that strike action is a “genuine threat”, but remained hopeful of agreement being reached as the clock ticks down. But unless an agreement is reached between the PRB and players – and there will need to be compromise on both sides – then the fixture, a 74,500 sell-out with live BBC coverage, appears doomed.
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