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One of Welsh rugby's hottest prospects signs for English club and Wales international could follow suit in hammer blow for Cardiff

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One of Welsh rugby's hottest prospects signs for English club and Wales international could follow suit in hammer blow for Cardiff

Max Llewellyn has signed for an English Premiership club. The 23-year-old centre is considered a future Wales international. Dillon Lewis is also in danger of leaving Cardiff for England. Lllewyn's decision comes fresh on the heels of Will Rowlands signing for French giants Racing 92. Rugby in Wales is in crisis with the WRU and the four regions not yet rubberstamping a six-years financial framework. The Welsh Rugby Players Association released a statement at the weekend. They claimed uncertainty over the future was having a detrimental effect on players' performances.

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