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 WalesPublished2 minutes agoCommentsThe 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 jobPublished5 hours agoWales lose Exeter lock Jenkins for summer TestsPublished1 day agoFurther talks then took place before a deal was struck shortly before 17:00 BST, with players seen leaving a meeting at the Vale Resort headquarters just outside Cardiff."Media access was postponed today due to ongoing negotiations between WRU representatives and the Welsh Rugby Players Association around employment terms for the new Nations Championship competition," read a joint statement between the WRU and WRPA."These negotiations have now been concluded to the satisfaction of all parties. "Training preparations for the upcoming match against Fiji at the Cardiff City Stadium have not been affected. Everyone involved is looking forward to a positive result on Saturday and...