Dual deals are dangerous - Thomas
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Offering Welsh players dual contracts is a mistake, says ex-Wales and British and Irish Lions skipper Gareth Thomas.
Home-based Test stars will be offered the terms as part of the
new agreement
between the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) and the four regions.
The deal, until 2020, means at least six key home-based internationals will be on such contracts.
"You're taking a team sport and you're picking out individuals which is a very dangerous thing to do," said Thomas.
"I personally don't think it can work.
"
The 2005 Lions captain added: "It's great for…
Home-based Test stars will be offered the terms as part of the
new agreement
between the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) and the four regions.
The deal, until 2020, means at least six key home-based internationals will be on such contracts.
"You're taking a team sport and you're picking out individuals which is a very dangerous thing to do," said Thomas.
"I personally don't think it can work.
"
The 2005 Lions captain added: "It's great for…
