Jordie Barrett

Welsh regions facing another long, hard season to climb the URC mountain

Ben Jaycock and James Orpin report on the big moves as Siya Kolisi and Jordie Barrett prepare for their new clubs

The United Rugby Championship gets underway next weekend as the Welsh regions attempt to stop the rot but as their competitors continue to strengthen their riches, Wales’ four representatives appear to face another steep uphill climb.
Only the eighth-placed Ospreys managed to reach last season’s knockout stages, while Cardiff (12th), Scarlets (13th) and Dragons (15th) languished at the wrong end of the table.
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