Scarlets managing director calls for WRU transparency amid uncertainty

Jon Daniels, the managing director of Scarlets, has urged the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) for greater transparency regarding plans to reduce professional teams from four to three by 2028. With the future of both Scarlets and Ospreys uncertain, WRU has indicated that only Cardiff and Dragons will retain licenses. Daniels emphasized the need for shared data to understand the decision's justification. He reassured that there are no ongoing discussions about a merger with Ospreys and stated that Scarlets will strive to maintain their significance within Welsh rugby. The WRU aims to finalize their decision-making process by the end of the 2026-27 season.

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