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Thousands sign petition calling for the WRU emblem to change from three feathers to a Welsh dragon

A petition calling for the Welsh Rugby Union to change their emblem has begun gaining traction once again online following Saturday's defeat to the All Blacks.

The signatories call for the current "Prince of Wales" three feathers to be changed to something more relevant to Wales, such as a Welsh dragon, honouring the last native Prince of Wales, Owain Glyndwr.

This petition isn't the only voice calling for a change to the design, however, with the Welsh independence group YesCymru also publishing their alternatives on Saturday, October 30.

Read more about the uncomfortable truth about the three feathers symbol embraced by Wales.

Their designs include a leek, a daffodil, and a harp as alternatives to the three feathers.

Creator Trystan Gruffydd from Cardiff argues that the emblem represents the "first son of the English monarch (currently Prince Charles) and therefore symbolises service to the English crown.

"It is time for the Welsh rugby emblem to properly represent the people of Wales, (Ben Evans/Huw Evans Agency)

Additionally, he highlights that the Germanic motto 'Ich Dien', which translates to I serve, means the current emblem can be interpreted as "I serve the English crown."

The petition, originally begin two years ago, has now gained 4,172 signatures as the Autumn Internationals have returned.

Trystan wrote: "It is time for the Welsh rugby emblem to properly represent the people of Wales, not service to the son of an English monarch," before adding: "I propose a design of a red Welsh dragon without writing underneath."

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