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<blockquote data-quote="Thingimubob" data-source="post: 935586" data-attributes="member: 20956"><p>If they're dead set on big changes / mergers, then the "fairest" option would probably be along the lines of what [USER=13739]@dullonien[/USER] has suggested, with Ospreys and Scarlets merging, Blues and Dragons merging and then 1 - 2 "development" sides covering the rest of Wales.</p><p></p><p>A lot of anger from the Scarlets / Ospreys fans has been directed at the Blues and Dragons already, seeing as they currently seem to be skipping through "Project Reset" unscathed. </p><p></p><p>Merging the Blues / Dragons as well could help alleviate that to some extent, but at the same time could alienate all 4 fanbases at the same time.</p><p></p><p>Seeing a lot of people on twitter talking about turning their backs on regional rugby if the Ospreys / Scarlets merger goes through, with many talking about returning to watch their tradition sides in the Welsh Prem. </p><p></p><p>While that'd be great for the Welsh Prem, probably wouldn't be good for Welsh rugby overall in the long run with a lack of crowds at the professional level causing issues.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Thingimubob, post: 935586, member: 20956"] If they're dead set on big changes / mergers, then the "fairest" option would probably be along the lines of what [USER=13739]@dullonien[/USER] has suggested, with Ospreys and Scarlets merging, Blues and Dragons merging and then 1 - 2 "development" sides covering the rest of Wales. A lot of anger from the Scarlets / Ospreys fans has been directed at the Blues and Dragons already, seeing as they currently seem to be skipping through "Project Reset" unscathed. Merging the Blues / Dragons as well could help alleviate that to some extent, but at the same time could alienate all 4 fanbases at the same time. Seeing a lot of people on twitter talking about turning their backs on regional rugby if the Ospreys / Scarlets merger goes through, with many talking about returning to watch their tradition sides in the Welsh Prem. While that'd be great for the Welsh Prem, probably wouldn't be good for Welsh rugby overall in the long run with a lack of crowds at the professional level causing issues. [/QUOTE]
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