Scarlets star Scott Williams opens up on contract frustration amid Welsh rugby ...

Scott Williams has opened up on the frustration of being a player caught up in the ongoing dispute between the WRU and the regions.

The Scarlets centre is one of six out-of-contract Wales stars – along with Sam Warburton, Alun Wyn Jones, Leigh Halfpenny, Adam Jones and Rhys Priestland – who have found themselves embroiled in the civil war.

All six are understood to have been offered contracts by both their regions and the Union amid the escalating crisis, while they are also targets for big-spending French and English clubs.

With so much uncertainty over the structure of professional rugby in Wales and Europe, they have been faced with very difficult decisions.

Williams summed up the feelings of the in-demand six by saying he just wished the Welsh warring factions could reach a settlement so the players could sort out their futures.

He says he would ideally like to stay with the Scarlets, who have confirmed they have made firm offers to both him and outside-half Priestland.

The region’s coach Simon Easterby admits he has sympathy for all the players, who find themselves “in limbo”, to use his words, and Williams admits it is a difficult period.

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“It is a frustrating time for us players with everything that’s going on,” said the 23-year-old.

“Nobody is really sure what’s happening.

“I am just keeping talking to the Scarlets, keeping close to them, that is where we are at the moment.

“The ideal scenario would be for the WRU and regions to sort something out and for me to stay.”

The 23-times capped Williams acknowledged it was difficult to be moving into the new year with his future still unresolved.

“Of course, you don’t want to be going into the later part of the season where you still have not signed anywhere and you are not sure where you are going to be the next season,” he said.

“So, the earlier it is sorted the better so you can put your mind to rest.

“Obviously you have to try and keep up with everything that is happening. There is probably a lot going on behind the seasons.

“As I said, it is a bit frustrating at the moment. Fingers crossed, something gets resolved.”

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Article source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/25578569

Scarlets star Scott Williams opens up on contract frustration amid Welsh rugby ...