Key Facts

• Dewi Lake and Jac Morgan, captains for Wales, are leaving the Ospreys to join Gloucester.
• There is concern about the health of Welsh rugby due to players leaving for clubs in other countries.
• The Welsh Rugby Union plans to have only three professional clubs in Wales by 2027.
• The Ospreys, based in Swansea, and the Scarlets, based in Llanelli, may compete for survival under the new setup.
• The departures highlight the uncertain future of rugby in Wales, with more players possibly leaving.
• The Ospreys head coach stated that the club made strong offers to keep Lake and Morgan.
• Concerns exist about Welsh supporters and young players choosing to support or join clubs outside Wales due to this uncertainty.