Wales fans are all feeling the same frustration about one person after their Six Nations win over Italy.
Wales celebrated their first Six Nations win in three years after beating Italy 31-17 in Cardiff.
Steve Tandy’s team is probably going to finish last in the championship and get the wooden spoon. But there’s still a chance England could end up with it if France hands them a very heavy defeat.
It’s been a rough time for Wales, as they’ve only won three of their last 27 international games. So, fans will be happy to see them beat a changing Italian side.
Many rugby fans might have expected wild celebrations from the Welsh supporters after this win against the Azzurri. And while there was some joy, things got a bit quiet when one man appeared on the TV screens.
Dave Reddin, the WRU director of rugby, joined the BBC for an interview to join in the celebration and praise Steve Tandy’s team. But presenter Gabby Logan quickly asked him some tough questions about the WRU’s plan to cut one of the Welsh regions from the professional game.
Reddin defended the plan, saying Welsh clubs need to focus resources on just three teams to stay competitive in the URC and in Europe against Premiership and Top 14 sides. This would mean losing one of Cardiff, Ospreys, Scarlets, or Dragons, which worries many fans who fear their club’s rich history might disappear.
Many Welsh rugby fans don’t like Reddin and made their feelings clear when he appeared on the BBC. One fan said, “Shock horror, the shameless chancer turning up on TV after we won.” Another added, “I went from smiling like a goon to swearing at the TV when Reddin came on! Nobody cares what you say; we don’t want you near our national game, so just go!”
Another fan wrote, “Nothing kills the post-match mood like seeing Dave Reddin join the pundits.”
Reddin also avoided answering Alun Wyn Jones’ question about the future of Welsh rugby, which annoyed fans even more. One said, “Reddin told Gabby he couldn’t hear AWJ’s remarks about the WRU plan, but he was only five feet away! These disrespectful, dishonest people run the game. Reddin and the board need to go.”
Welsh fans will enjoy this bright moment after a tough time, but they hope the current problems get solved soon, even if the outcome won’t please everyone.