This follows statements made by the WRU at the EGM on the 13th of April, where it’s reported the WRU maintained its position of having only one team for West Wales.
Calum Higgins, Labour’s lead candidate for Sir Gaerfyrddin said he will prioritise scrutinising the WRUs proposals for the Scarlets and West Wales merger.
In a statement, Mr Higgins, a keen rugby fan from Tycroes in Carmarthenshire said:
“It’s vital for the Carmarthenshire economy and rugby heritage in Llanelli that we have professional rugby here. The Senedd should scrutinise the proposals and hold the WRU accountable for their actions.
There are also lots of fans from the other regions in Carmarthenshire, mainly Ospreys fans who are understandably worried about their future. Any decent rugby fan would be supporting each other during this plans as we shouldn’t allow the WRU to divide the regional rugby fan base.
If elected in May, a priority for me will be scrutinise the proposals from a fan’s point of view. The rivalry between the Scarlets and Ospreys is something to protect and nurture for the future, and this proposal risks trashing rugby heritage in the South West.”
