Wales captain Dewi Lake expressed regret that a pay dispute delayed resolution until the week of their Test match against Fiji. The issue, which involved disagreements over match fees, was only settled on Wednesday, just days before the scheduled game. Lake acknowledged the understanding of the agreement's terms but described the timing as unfortunate, noting it was a "shame" that the dispute extended into the team's Test preparations. The resolution allows Wales to focus fully on their upcoming fixtures following the settlement.