Two Welsh clubs lined up to play in England

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By NEIL FISSLER

Premiership Rugby have had initial discussions with the Welsh Rugby Union about two Welsh regions joining England’s elite club competition from the start of next season.
Premiership bosses are understood to be ready to turn to Wales to fill potential vacancies that will be left if financially distressed Worcester Warriors and Wasps go to the wall in the coming weeks.
The Warriors, £25 million in debt, are likely to be forced into administration and suspended by the RFU tomorrow if, as seems likely, they cannot provide proof they can meet wage bill and insurance ...

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