So you’ve got past the clickbait headline, well done you!

Yes the cynics may look on this as a piece merely to bridge the divide between rugby and politics, however it does approach a genuine question.

Five years ago, when Wales last won a Grand Slam, you could easily name the leadership structure in the Welsh national men’s rugby team.

Nowadays, it is a bit more convoluted.

Shorn of the experienced heads of Ken Owens, Alun Wyn Jones, George North, Dan Biggar, Leigh Halfpenny, Jonathan Davies, Justin Tipuric and Taulupe Faletau, who would make up Warren Gatland’s supposed cabinet at Wales.

Prime Minister – Warren Gatland

Simply put Mr Gatland is back for a fourth term, if we go by four-year political terms.

He has come back to support a side amidst a crumbling economy, threats of strikes from within the party and years of infighting. Sound familiar yet?

He’s turned it around once and the hope is that he can do it again, however this time it is a worse position than before.

As he appoints his on-field cabinet we see who takes the main roles around him.

Deputy Prime Minister – Rob Howley

Brought back into the party after suspension, Howley is Mr Gatland’s right-hand-man.

A perennial who has previously stepped in during the Prime Minister’s absence he has experience and know-how of the party and is Mr Gatland’s most trusted ally.

Some question whether he will be better utilised in a different role having held a different role in cabinet to great success but for now Mr Howley is confident in his position.

Will double up as levelling up secretary.

Chancellor of the Exchequer – Abi Tierney

Appointed to the role to lead during a fiscally challenging period, with news of a £35m funding gap over the next five years as well as £20m worth of debt.

After financial mismanagement of the previous regime, it is a fighting fires job initially with significant cuts necessary to rectify the situation as they recover following the Covid pandemic.

Has offered her full support to the Prime minister, however, only time will tell how long that lasts…

Foreign Secretary – Dafydd Jenkins

Has been a great ambassador for Wales in recent years on foreign soil, Jenkins is back at Foreign Secretary after a short period at Chancellor.

Part of a growing contingent of players who have developed outside Wales and will hopefully be there to lead the next generation.

Tried his best to persuade Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to join the party but unfortunately it wasn’t possible.

Culture Secretary – Dewi Lake

Follows on from Ken Owens in the role of Culture Secretary, leading the singing of Calon Lân with heart and passion.

Will be at the heart of bringing a culture into the group also with a no-nonsense, no-quarter-given approach.

Expect him to play more of a supporting role once Jac Morgan returns from injury but now is his time to stake a claim on the captain’s role on a permanent basis.

Home Secretary – Gareth Thomas

Will lead the charge on the (home) front. Faces some tough challenges first up but is one of the most experienced heads behind the scenes now.

His relationship with Dewi Lake at the core of the cabinet is crucial despite a number of their teammates having been left out.

Will hopefully offer a platform for Wales to grow from at the scrum.

Will work in conjunction with the next position, chopping down opponents in defence as well.

Secretary of State for Defence – Owen Watkin

A new appointment to his role, Mr Watkin has inherited the role which was held by Jonathan Davies and then by George North.

Leader on defence Mr Watkin has been given the role due to his experience but he may well come under pressure from some of the up-and-comers.

Mr Gatland is known to be a big supporter of Joe Roberts wile junior cabinet minister Mason Grady has his supporters for the role and is the obvious option to take over in any possible cabinet reshuffle.

Education Secretary – Liam Williams

Has been brought back into the fold having spent time in the political wilderness, Mr Williams will be of valuable use to the Prime Minister.

Will diffuse anything the opposition throw at him but is at his best when able to go on the attack.

Prior to his short hiatus, Mr Williams had been in cabinet during the Lions coalition of 2017 and is back in his favoured role.

Will bring invaluable experience and will help teach the youngsters around him such as Josh Hathaway and Cam Winnett.

Energy Secretary – Aaron Wainwright

Could make a case for Tommy Reffell here but Wainwright is crucial and keeps going no matter what.

Will be crucial to getting the country on the front foot along with work from restarts, lineout and in defence.

Expect him to pop up in the wide channels as well.

Party Whip – Gareth Davies

Will set down the law and punish those who don’t toe the line.

Criticised for holding a kangaroo court but expected to hold others to account for their misdemeanours.

Might have expected a more prominent role in the cabinet with a known appetite for the defence post, however he has fallen down the pecking order recently but still remains a crucial member of the leadership group.

Roles still up for grabs

Transport Secretary

Mr Gatland will be looking for someone who is a better fit than previous transport ministers Andy Powell and Mike Phillips.

Health Secretary

Taulupe Faletau looks prime candidate for this whenever he is able to return from injury although will find it tough to displace Aaron Wainwright.