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Twelve players offered Dual Contracts by WRU

Wales international Dan Lydiate is among a dozen players being offered National Dual Contracts by the Welsh Rugby Union. Players who sign up to the new NDC's will join Wales Captain Sam Warburton in the group and play for one of the four Welsh Regions.

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Lydiate among 12 to be offered Dual Contracts

Wales international Dan Lydiate is among a list of 12 players being offered National Dual Contracts by the Welsh Rugby Union.

Lydiate, 27, has been capped 39 times by Wales. Credit: PA

Lydiate is on the list after being released early from his contract with Racing Metro, making him available for consideration.

Today Warren Gatland confirmed the Lydiate decision regarding a National Dual Contract had been reached and said twelve contracts, including Lydiate's, were being sent out to players or their agents.

A further group of players could then be considered depending on the outcome of the offers being made today.

"This is an important step forward for Welsh rugby and we will reap rewards in playing standards over the long term...We can now focus on ensuring all our best young players are aware that the best way for them to realise their talent in full is to stay in Wales under the new structure we have created."

– Warren Gatland, Wales Head Coach

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