HeadShrinker

Answered by Jonathan Davies MBE

I’ve never said that (that players should be centrally contracted.) I think that because there are only four regions, it’s ideal to have an understanding between the regions and the Welsh side. And ... Show more »I’ve never said that (that players should be centrally contracted.) I think that because there are only four regions, it’s ideal to have an understanding between the regions and the Welsh side. And I think the relationship is quite good at the moment. They get allowed time off when they have to. It just makes a better working relationship. I think there will have to be central contracts because if the benefactor decides to pull out, you know, they’ll have to be centrally contracted. At the moment, I don’t think there could be a much better relationship (with the Regions) even if they were centrally contracted. I think some of the responsibility has to be give to the players because sometimes if they say we can only play a certain number of games and they know whether they should be playing. You know, if you haven’t played enough, you need to play yourself back into form. If you’re tired, you need a rest. Only a player can determine that. The thing is, it’s the TV money isn’t it? That’s the main income of the Union. It’s a very difficult one really. Show less »