Roberts hails Welsh rugby's new deal
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Wales centre Jamie Roberts has hailed the country's new £60m agreement - despite the fact it could hinder his international prospects.
The
deal
ended two years of instability and favours home-based players.
Overseas-based stars such as the Racing Metro back can only represent Wales if coach Warren Gatland makes an exception.
But the 27-year-old Lion said: "People want to go down the terraces and talk about rugby rather than politics.
"
The package agreed between the Welsh Rugby Union and the regions in August is aimed at keeping star players in Wales…
The
deal
ended two years of instability and favours home-based players.
Overseas-based stars such as the Racing Metro back can only represent Wales if coach Warren Gatland makes an exception.
But the 27-year-old Lion said: "People want to go down the terraces and talk about rugby rather than politics.
"
The package agreed between the Welsh Rugby Union and the regions in August is aimed at keeping star players in Wales…
