Overview
- The WRU last week confirmed a shift to three men’s professional licences covering Cardiff, an eastern region and a western region, reducing the current four-team setup.
- The change places Ospreys and Scarlets in direct competition for the single west licence, renewing merger talk and creating uncertainty over one region’s future.
- Wales captain Jac Morgan said he loves playing for Ospreys, with reports linking him to Saracens and a fans’ forum note that he would leave Wales if the region disappears.
- Head coach Steve Tandy praised players for their response to off-field uncertainty and said he and the squad have held open conversations with WRU director Dave Reddin.
- Veteran No.8 Taulupe Faletau sustained a knee injury for Cardiff, leading to uncapped Leicester forward Olly Cracknell being called into the Wales squad ahead of Argentina.