The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) outlines a timeline and process for reducing the number of regional teams, with the final decision focused on either the Scarlets or the Ospreys. Multiple reports state that the WRU’s plan is intended to determine which side will remain in south west Wales, meaning one team would be cut while the other continues under the revised structure. Both outlets highlight that the two clubs are expected to compete for the right to represent the south west region, rather than the decision being predetermined. The BBC reports that the WRU confirms the outcome will be either Scarlets or Ospreys, while Yahoo Sports describes the WRU’s stated timeline for how the decision will be reached. The reports do not provide additional detail on specific criteria within the summaries provided, but both indicate the WRU’s intention is to move forward with a restructuring that results in a reduction in teams. The clubs’ next steps are framed around responding to the WRU process as it moves through the outlined timetable.