Bristol Bears and Wales fly-half, Callum Sheedy, is reportedly catching the eye of Premiership rivals Gloucester Rugby, as per the latest reports.
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The 28-year-old, who has earned 16 caps for Wales, has been out of the international scene since the 2021/22 season, facing a crucial decision ahead.
Sources suggest that Sheedy’s current contract with the Bristol Bears is set to conclude at the end of the season. However, the decision to re-sign with Pat Lam’s side or any other club outside of the four Welsh regions could pose a challenge, as it may rule him out of international selection.
According to WRU rules, Sheedy would need 50 caps to sign a new contract outside of Wales and remain eligible for international duty.
In a related development, Gloucester Rugby is also expressing interest in securing the services of Tomos Williams.
With playing budgets in Wales being reduced from £5.2m to £4.5m for the upcoming season, many anticipate that several high-profile players will be tempted by lucrative offers from clubs in England, France, and Japan.
Williams, a key figure for Wales in the past five years with 53 caps, has garnered attention from English clubs due to his standout performances on the international stage.
Notably, should Williams decide to leave Wales, he would still be eligible for national selection.
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