After his team’s humiliating defeat in EDF Energy Cup final, Gloucester Director of Rugby Dean Ryan’s future with the team became unclear – unless he’ll do something about the team’s fourth straight EDF final defeat. The score (Cardiff Blues – 50, Gloucester – 12).

According to reports, Ryan revealed that he will be replacing several players in the squad by the end of this season. He admitted that the current lineup seemed to have a problem winning big matches and that there is a big possibility that they could not make it to the elite Guinness Premiership playoffs if nothing drastic would be done.

Ryan is aware that his job is on the line after the major defeat but he said that it’s all up to team owner Tom Walkinshaw to decide on his fate. He stressed that he’s more concerned about the industry’s future rather than his job.

Meanwhile, Cardiff Director of Rugby Dai Young expressed his happiness on his team’s efforts, stating that they did not expect to score that high (50) against a formidable opponent.

The team is set to join a summer tour in South Africa with the squad to be announced this week.