A quartet of Gallagher Premiership clubs are reportedly interested in strengthening their frontrows ahead of next season with the addition of Welsh international prop Nicky Smith.
WalesOnline reports loosehead Smith is set to exit the Ospreys at the end of the season where he has built a reputation as one of the best scrummagers in the United Rugby Championship.
The four Welsh regions face losing dozens of top players with the Welsh Professional Rugby Board has still not lifted its contract freeze as talks between the Welsh Rugby Union and the four regions over a new long-term funding deal which is expected to be significantly lower than current levels meaning the regions could struggle to retain and attract the top talent on the market.
