Wales head coach Warren Gatland wouldn’t again his gamers in the event that they determined to strike as an alternative of lining up towards England within the Six Nations.
Gatland insists he helps his squad’s trigger amid an ongoing dispute attributable to Welsh rugby’s skilled contracts freeze, however wouldn’t agree if the opted to boycott the sport at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium every week on Saturday.
Asked if he would help that plan of action, the New Zealander stated: “No.
“I completely support the stance that they’re taking in terms of wanting to get some resolution of the issues that they have, but I think there’s a lot more involved, a lot of things at stake in terms of ensuring that that fixture does take place.
“Like I’ve said, I’m supportive of the players and the things that they’re trying to do, and my role is just to prepare the team for next week.”
Gatland’s feedback got here after the Welsh Rugby Players’ Association stated “players have had enough” amid the persevering with uncertainty with strike motion by the nationwide crew a chance.
The scenario has been magnified as a result of recruitment being on maintain and subsequent season’s taking part in budgets not but being finalised for Wales’ 4 skilled areas of Cardiff, Ospreys, Dragons and Scarlets.
Asked if the disagreement had affected the gamers, Gatland stated: “The players have been great in the last few days in terms of the way they’ve (trained).
“They’ve got a side issue or a separate issue that they want sorting, but when it’s come to the rugby in terms of preparing for the game, they’ve been fantastic in the way that they’ve prepared in the last few days.
“Obviously there’s been ongoing discussions with them and hopefully with the union and the PRGB (Professional Regional Game Board) to get things sorted out.”