Cutbacks cause fear over future of Welsh club game

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By STEFFAN THOMAS

FORMER Wales coach Nigel Davies fears some of rugby’s most historic clubs could fall out of existence with the new direction the WRU are taking.
With up to five teams set to get relegated from the Principality Premiership this season, renowned sides Neath, Newport, Swansea, Bridgend, Llanelli and others face serious concerns over their future.
A drop into the Championship will see WRU funding slashed from a maximum of £100,000 this season to £16,000 for the 2019-20 campaign. The governing body also plan to cut their funding to Premiership clubs to &poun...

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