By Paul
January 7 2003

The decision comes after weeks of speculation surrounding the side currently coached by MikeRuddock. Although as further evidence of union incompetence, the decision was actually made before the Christmas break, by the union's board of directors headed by David Moffett.

The union has already informed the other five nations, they were set to face during the championship. Games against England "A" at Wrexham, Italy in Cosenza, France in Brive, Scotland in Inverness as well as Ireland at the Arms Park.

The Welsh "A" team over the last two seasons has cost the union in the region of half a million pounds, but has only generated around half that figure.

Instead of the championship, the side may tour Fiji instead of the full side in September.

Ireland and Scotland may also pull out their "A" teams, having already pulled the plug on their Students teams.

Personally I feel it's a major blow, for many of the developing talents that may be lost without a step up before the national side.

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