“Despite this announcement, nothing has changed my firm view that the Scarlets region still has an extremely important role to play in the future of Welsh rugby. Llanelli, with its unrivalled, first-class Parc Y Scarlets stadium, proud rugby history and well-developed tradition of player and coach development should remain part of that.
There is now a need for positive and constructive dialogue between the regions and the WRU and with the players, coaches, backroom staff and others too. Grassroots clubs deeply rooted in our local communities should also be central to those conversations as well.
I am hopeful a solution can be achieved that is in the best interests of Welsh rugby as a whole but which also recognises what Llanelli and West Wales has to offer in delivering that.”