Inside Scarlets and their struggle for existence
Scarlets are ready to fight for their existence as the Welsh Rugby Union presses on with controversial plans to cut a west Wales club.
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Notable Quotes
"I genuinely fear for west Wales if this continues the way it is."
— Jon Daniels , Executive
"Can we put together a 10-year plan where, in 10 years' time, we can have four competitive, successful, viable teams?"
— Jon Daniels , Executive
Key People
Dwayne Peel is a former Wales and British and Irish Lions scrum-half, now coaching at Scarlets.
James 'Cubby' Davies is a former player for Scarlets and now helps recruit new talent.
Managing director of Scarlets rugby team.
Nigel Davies is the director of rugby for the Scarlets.
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Scarlets are ready to fight for their existence as the Welsh Rugby Union presses on with controversial plans to cut a west Wales club.
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