By SAM JACKSON
The Welsh Premiership will be replaced in the 2024-25 season by a “finishing school” for rising talent with the number of teams reduced from 13 to 10.
Existing Premiership clubs can each apply for a slot, with criteria for the Elite Domestic Competition (EDC) yet to be finalised.
North Wales will be represented by RGC with nine teams from south Wales. There is an intention to ensure a geographical spread of teams in the south based on the four regions – Cardiff, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets.
The Premiership, which kicks off on Saturday, will continue as a 13-team league this ...