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"The WRA feels it is a significant step for the WRU to initiate the independent review of this process, and look forward to seeing the results in due course."

The WRA confirmed the Telegraph’s revelations.

The WRA said the women's fee change was "disappointing given the current success and recent achievements of the Red Roses".

Herders apply to jobs through the WRA, which then assigns them to ranches, leaving no room for the herders to negotiate or shop around among ranches, the complaint said.

Ellen Jean Winograd, WRA’s general counsel, said that the suit’s allegations “appear to lack merit” but that the group could not comment in more detail.