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Earlier this year, we, as the four official Supporter groups approached the WRU to voice our concerns regarding the issues and divisions in Welsh Rugby, asking for the opportunity to meet with the WRU's representatives to discuss our concerns.
This request was refused, and in effect dismissed out of hand.
We now feel that due to the escalation of those concerns, and in particular when we see what we consider to be the WRU's intransigence in the current impasse, that we must now make every effort to bring our concerns and views to the attention of all Welsh Rugby fans.
The time has come for all rugby supporters to stand up and be counted.
Now, as never before, our future is under threat, and this time, it's at the whim of the very organisation that should be investing in, nurturing, and supporting the teams that produce the players that make it possible for the Welsh National team to compete with the best in the world.
The WRU created the Regions, not the clubs, supporters or sponsors. In addition to the many tens of millions of pounds benefactors and commercial sponsors have committed to sustaining the whole of Welsh Rugby over the last 10 years, every single season ticket holder and match attendee has committed thousands of pounds in support of their Region or club and its players.
Every single one of us deserves a voice and the Welsh Rugby Union cannot be allowed to simply turn its back on the very organisations and individuals that have provided its success.
Kev Jarvis
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