Welsh rugby crisis: AGM prospect, Cardiff question and the power of three

Events continue with Wales having already lost captains Jack Morgan and Dewey Lake to Gloucester next season, with Aaron Wainwright set to join Leicester.

The growing uncertainty in Welsh rugby has been cited as contributing factors to the departure and convincing other players to stay is difficult.

Tandy prepares his side to begin their first Six Nations campaign when they take Wales away to face England on Saturday 7 February.

What Tandy and his team won’t want is uncertainty off the field affecting Wales as they bid to avoid a third successive wooden spoon in the Six Nations and win a tournament match for the first time since 2023.

It seems inevitable that the Welsh rugby crisis will continue because there is no easy outcome. Whatever the decision, there will be public outcry, while financial issues and legal ramifications may arise.

Financial matters remain at the heart of these dilemmas. Collier-Keywood recently reiterated there is not enough money to fund four competitive teams in Wales, but that has not silenced the doubters about that statement.

People accept that change is needed. Especially after a year in which the Wales men’s team suffered record defeats to Argentina, England and South Africa and the women’s team failed to win a single World Cup match.

But as always, Welsh fans are divided on how this change will happen and do not want to be bothered by the young side of Welsh rugby.

The extent to which this ongoing drama tests the patience of the average fan, coupled with the national team’s poor form, will be revealed by fans attending Six Nations home matches against France, Scotland and Italy in February and March.

Poor attendance will have another negative impact as revenue from men’s home games represents over 50% of WRU revenue.

Just another crucial reason why this issue needs to be resolved quickly.