Gareth Rhys Owen and Matt Lloyd explain the Welsh Rugby Union’s latest proposals for structural change as they consider halving the number of regions in Wales.
The governing body says it’s entering a formal consultation with the Professional Rugby Board (PRB) and could reduce the number of regions to three or even two.
In a statement, the WRU said the current system is failing and is unsustainable, having already confirmed it does not intend to continue equally funding four professional teams in the men's game.
Cardiff, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets are the four current sides, with the WRU saying it wants a "more radical" strategy to be completed by October.
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Relief for Wales as they end 18-match losing streak with win in Japan
Gareth Rhys Owen and former Wales internationals Gwyn Jones and James Hook react to Wales' 31-22 win against Japan as they end their 18-match losing streak.
Wales held on for a first international win in 644 days as they levelled the series at 1-1 in Kobe.
Fly-half Dan Edwards scored 16 of Wales' 31 points on his first start as Wales got their first win since Georgia in the 2023 World Cup.
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Dan Edwards given first start as Wales look to end record losing run
Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by Gareth Griffiths in Japan and Lauren Jenkins in Australia as they discuss Wales’ second test against Japan and the British and Irish Lions’ final warmup match.
Fly-half Dan Edwards makes his first start for Wales as interim head coach Matt Sherratt makes four changes to the team that was beaten in Kitakyushu last Saturday, while number eight Taulupe Faletau misses out through injury.
Wales are looking to avoid becoming the first tier one rugby nation in history to suffer 19 successive international defeats.
Meanwhile, Wales back row Jac Morgan starts at seven for the Lions as they take on an invitational Australia and New Zealand side in their last warm-up match on Saturday.
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Wales stunned by Japan as losing run continues
Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by former Wales internationals James Hook and Rhys Patchell to react to Wales’ 24-19 defeat to Japan in Kitakyushu as their losing run is extended to 18 games.
It’s a second victory for Japan against Wales with head coach Eddie Jones also masterminding the first win in 2013.
The defeat means Wales have fallen to a new low as they search for a first Test win in 21 months.
Wales have slipped two places to an all-time low of 14th in the world rankings, below Japan and Samoa.
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Sherratt names team for first Japan test
Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by Lauren Jenkins from Australia and Gareth Griffiths from Japan to preview Wales' first test against Japan and the British and Irish Lions versus the Waratahs.
We hear from Wales boss Matt Sherratt and Japan head coach Eddie Jones who've been speaking with the BBC ahead of Saturday's match in Kitakyushu, while Lauren brings us the latest from the Lions camp as head coach Andy Farrell calls up his son, Owen, as replacement for the injured Elliot Daly.Coverage: Watch Japan v Wales live on BBC One Wales and BBC iPlayer; listen live on BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru & BBC Sounds; text commentary and highlights on BBC Sport website and app.
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