The Welsh Rugby Union will reportedly reduce the number of professional clubs in the country from four to three.
While the WRU had initially planned to retain all four – Cardiff, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets – WalesOnline rugby correspondent Steffan Thomas says the situation has changed, mostly due to the WRU’s decision to take ownership of Cardiff after the club entered administration.
“It has been apparent for quite some time that Wales does not have the finances nor the sufficient volume of high-end professional players to service four clubs,” wrote Thomas.
“All four professional clubs have struggled to compete with the better sides in the United Rugby Championship and Europe, while the Dragons finished bottom of the table having won just one league game all season.
“The WRU has decided enough is enough and want to create a structure which is financially viable and allows the game in Wales to not only survive but thrive.”
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