They are involved with negotiating group contracts in areas such as match and win bonuses and act as a go-between in the event of disputes.
The PDM's role is to support players in an array of areas including: Vulnerabilities, Careers & Education, Life Skills and "Mental Wellbeing".
Support is given to members over a range of areas whether it be financial, medical, integral or mental health related.
Barry Cawte succeeds former Wales international back-row forward and Cardiff Blues captain, Andries Pretorius, who led the organisation for two years.
[citation needed] James King, Ospreys and Wales backrow replaced Ken Owens as Chairman of the WRPA after 5 years in term.