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Williams warns WRU on 'almost non-existent' student support

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Former Wales and British & Irish Lions wing Shane Williams has publicly criticized the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU), stating that pathways support for students in schools and colleges is "almost non-existent."

The critique focuses on the development infrastructure available to young rugby players within the educational system, highlighting a perceived deficiency in organizational backing from the national governing body.

The intervention by a high-profile former international player draws attention to grassroots and youth development structures in Welsh rugby, raising questions about the adequacy of current support systems for aspiring athletes.

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