The Union stated it could seek the advice of on a discount to 3 or two areas to make sure Wales has “groups that may compete” on the prime of the skilled recreation.
The shake-up additionally comes after the boys’s aspect suffered its worst season with 9 defeats in 10 video games that drew a complete shedding sequence of 18 matches, a run that solely ended final weekend with a 31-22 victory within the second Take a look at towards Japan.
“The present rugby system in Wales, which incorporates nationwide groups, skilled golf equipment, group golf equipment, academies, universities and faculties is not delivering constant success on the sphere and is not at present financially sustainable given the probably funding required, even with the latest actions taken to extend monetary assets,” the WRU stated.
“The WRU is due to this fact contemplating a extra radical technique centered on maximising funding and reforming the entire construction {of professional} rugby in Wales, amongst different choices.”
