Today's rugby headlines as Ross Moriarty horror incident to have 'huge impact' as coach gives Wales stark warning

Your rugby morning headlines for Saturday, April 2.

Dean Ryan says the Dragons - and Welsh rugby - have had a reality check in light of recent results in South Africa.

So far the regions are seven defeats in seven matches on their trips to the country in the URC, with the Ospreys the last to finish their tour against the Stormers today.

And Wales head there on a summer tour later this year with three daunting Tests against the defending world champions on the horizon.

After watching his side ship another 50 points, this time at the hands of the Sharks, Ryan felt a warning had been issued.

"We can’t answer the power that is coming at us and that’s a reality check for us, it’s a reality check for Wales coming into three Tests in June. There is some gulf between ourselves and the South Africa sides when it comes to power.

“There’s a gulf and we can’t hide from that. We’re getting a good insight into what power at the top end of the game is – both at province and I’m sure Wales will find out in June at international level. At the moment, outside of a few, we don’t have regions stacked with people that can handle that power.

“I’m sure Wayne has seen all of these games. There are times when we haven’t had players available and there are times when we have.

“For us particularly, it’s about the critical mass of people to control that power, not one individual, isn’t enough across the side.

“It’s everywhere today – scrum, midfield collision, breakdown. We put some good sets together but we can’t get pressure. We cannot hold any pressure when on the first scrum we’re marched 50 metres up the field from our own ball.”

Wales international Ross Moriarty suffered what appeared to be a serious knee injury during the Dragons' defeat