Wales squad in dispute with WRU before Fiji opener

Wales squad in dispute with WRU before Fiji openerImage source, Huw Evans Picture AgencyImage caption, Wales won their third game of the season when beating the Barbarians at TwickenhamByChris KirwanBBC Sport WalesPublished39 minutes agoThe Wales squad’s preparations for the Nations Championship have been disrupted by a dispute with the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) over match fees.Steve Tandy’s men play July Tests against Fiji, Argentina and South Africa but the build-up was impacted by off-field issues that were resolved just three days before the opening fixture.Talks were held between Welsh rugby’s governing body and the Welsh Rugby Players’ Association (WRPA) over “employment terms” and an agreement was reached late on Wednesday afternoon to ensure the Fiji game will go ahead.Wales were due to have a press conference on Wednesday featuring two players to preview Saturday’s opener at Cardiff City Stadium (14:10 BST).After a delay of more than an hour, the playing squad opted not to fulfil that appointment because of the dispute with the WRU, and it was cancelled along with interviews with broadcaster S4C.Salvin leaves Exeter for Wales forwards coach job