Lots of local talk of Ospreys Scarlets merger, again. Not positive talk, fearful.
Dragons you would think, but really the reason why it has been a sh1tshow is the old clubs had roots. Neath Swansea was iconic. Ponty v Cardiff ditto. The Warriors debacle mixed the most middle class region with a geographically inaccessible working class region that prided itself on being 'not Cardiff'.
When that went there was good east west symmetry, but the academy and feeder situation was awful, and the fans only felt it in the derby matches. New grounds did not help- the Ospreys roll around a football stadium like we do, but with far fewer fans except for those derby matches. If you think 10 k is bad for us, try their attendance. The Parc y Scarlets ground is decent, ideal in many ways, but they still don't get the crowds. Cardiff moved out and back, but they need a redevelopment. Don't get me started on Rodney Parade. These places are not going to make money without investment in the facilities and fans that care.
Let us face it, the Welsh want to play the Welsh and the English. That brings bums on seats. Not Munster seconds on a damp Feb Friday, especially when Munster win.