Wales international Jamie Roberts is to seek immediate talks with the upper echelons of Racing Metro’s management, amid reports that the centre and his compatriot, Dan Lydiate, could be repatriated to their native Wales.
After failing to make the desired impact at Racing Metro, the Welsh duo will reportedly see their contracts with the Parisian club bought out by the Welsh Rugby Union.
The Welsh coach, Warren Gatland, tentatively hinted that the duo may want to return to Wales, but stopped short of concretely confirming their intentions.
When pressed on any proposed move, Roberts remained coy and said he was surprised to see the link home.
“I was as baffled as anyone this morning when I got up and I had text messages from my mates,” said the sixty time capped Welsh centre.
“It was the first I’d heard of it, I hadn’t got a clue.
“I’ll raise the issue with the coaches today or tomorrow and see what’s happened there.
“I’ve read a few quotes and it’s interesting to say the least. But it happens and I haven’t got a clue. Agents deal with all that sort of stuff.”
However, Wales Online understands that the WRU(Welsh Rugby Union) made their move to repatriate Roberts and Lydiate a number of weeks ago and they were enthused by Racing’s coach, Laurent Labit, declaration that the Parisian club, home to Lydiate and Roberts’ Lions team-mate Jonathan Sexton as well as their Welsh team-mate Mike Phillips, had already made succession plans upon the event of them releasing Roberts, who’s contract expires at the end of next season.
Article Source: Wales Online
