“Organizations worldwide are facing sophisticated ransomware, attacks on the digital supply chain and deeply embedded vulnerabilities,” said Peter Firstbrook, research vice president at Gartner. The former Great Britain rugby league international added: "We're focused on us and that's been really important for us.Security and risk management leaders must address seven top trends to protect the ever-expanding digital footprint of modern organizations against new and emerging threats in 2022 and beyond, according to Gartner, Inc. "We control what we can control and look ahead to what will be a fantastic game and something that we've all looked forward to." "Nothing's changed for us," Sinfield told reporters at England's training base in Bagshot, southwest of London. "In fairness to the players, they've trained well amongst it all," he said.Įngland defence coach Kevin Sinfield insisted later Tuesday that his side, beaten first time out under new boss Steve Borthwick by Scotland before recovering to see off Italy 31-14, were just concentrating on themselves. Gatland said his side would still give a good account of themselves if Saturday's match at the Principality Stadium went ahead, despite a chaotic build-up. Wales have lost their opening two games of the Six Nations for the first time in 16 years, with defeat by Ireland followed by a record 35-7 loss to Scotland in Edinburgh. "There's an advantage in being based in Wales." Everyone has spoken before about the 60-cap rule and it does give the players a greater opportunity in terms of preparation. "(The 60-cap rule is) one of the things being discussed and discussions are taking place today. "My understanding is that the players have requested a number of things to be looked at and there are discussions taking place today," said Gatland. Those contracts would guarantee a player only 80 percent of their salary, with the remaining 20 percent comprising bonuses. The players want Wales' minimum 60-cap selection rule for players at clubs outside the country scrapped, a voice at PRB meetings and a review of proposed fixed-variable contracts. Talks on a new six-year financial agreement between Wales' Professional Rugby Board and the players are ongoing. That has sparked concern that a sizeable number of players whose contracts expire at the end of this season will leave Wales due to uncertainty over their futures. Last week, the Welsh Rugby Players Association (WRPA) said the delay was causing "unacceptable strain on mental health and overall wellbeing".Ī new financial agreement between the four Welsh regions - Cardiff, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets - and the Welsh Rugby Union has still to be confirmed in writing. "I just wanted clarity for the boys with tomorrow (Wednesday) then we come back Thursday (for a team announcement)."Ĭalling off the game could cost the Welsh Rugby Union an estimated £9 million ($11 million). The New Zealander said the team announcement was delayed due to the uncertainty of the situation. There have been half a dozen meetings over the last few days or so." "I'm confident that with the discussions taking place, that it will get resolved today. I'm hearing positive things from both sides. Gatland had been scheduled to announce his team at 1200 GMT on Tuesday but still went ahead with a planned press conference in the absence of a match-day 23.Īsked if he was confident the game would go ahead, Gatland told reporters: "Absolutely. Players in Wales are threatening to down tools over a contract dispute and are reportedly ready to strike if their demands are not met by Wednesday.
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