England's next Six Nations match against Wales has been plunged into doubt after it was suggested that a number of Welsh players are reportedly considering strike action over contract issues.
The clash is scheduled to take place at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday, however, it now appears to be under threat as the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has been unable to bring a freeze to contract negotiations to a halt, leaving many players in limbo over their futures in the sport.
The under-fire WRU remains locked in negotiations with the country's four regions - Cardiff, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets - and are still all yet to come to an agreement that would resolve issues over funding for Wales players' contracts, which has brought about the current freeze.
As it stands, the basic wage of a Welsh rugby player is expected to decrease over the next couple of seasons under a new deal. £280,000 will be the highest a player can be offered, which in comparison to other elite rugby players, is considerably lower than the £400,000 some earn. READ MORE: Wales warned against hosting Six Nations games in England amid prospect of losing millions The situation is so far out of hand that according to reports the Welsh squad is pondering a strike against the WRU over the matter.