WRU withdraws Faletau dual contract
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The Welsh Rugby Union has withdrawn its offer of a national dual contract to Wales' Taulupe Faletau after he missed a deadline.
Number eight Faletau has a year left on his current Newport Gwent Dragons deal.
The British and Irish Lion, 24, said
changing his agent had "delayed" signing a dual contract,
which would be co-funded by the WRU and the region.
"It was disappointing he didn't sign a national dual contract," said Wales head coach Warren Gatland.
"He has another year left on his contract with the Dragons and there has been interest in him from o…
Number eight Faletau has a year left on his current Newport Gwent Dragons deal.
The British and Irish Lion, 24, said
changing his agent had "delayed" signing a dual contract,
which would be co-funded by the WRU and the region.
"It was disappointing he didn't sign a national dual contract," said Wales head coach Warren Gatland.
"He has another year left on his contract with the Dragons and there has been interest in him from o…
