Exeter Chiefs lock Dafydd Jenkins believes the growing Welsh presence in the English Premiership could end up strengthening rugby in Wales.
Exeter Chiefs forward Dafydd Jenkins is backing the growing number of Welsh players in the English Premiership, arguing the trend could help Welsh rugby rather than hurt it.
Jenkins is part of a wave of Wales-qualified players now plying their trade across the border. The move has sparked debate about what it means for the regions and the national setup. His view is that the experience gained in England can be carried back into the Wales camp and help raise standards.
The case is simple. Week after week in one of the toughest club competitions in the northern hemisphere, players face high-intensity rugby, deep squads and fierce competition for places. That environment can sharpen decision-making, physicality and game management, all qualities Wales need on the international stage.
The topic carries extra weight as Welsh rugby works through a period of change and rebuilding. How the country balances keeping talent at home with letting players test themselves elsewhere is one of the biggest questions facing the game there, and Jenkins has now added his voice to it.
