Second tier English club Ealing Trailfinders could join the Welsh Rugby Union and merge or replace one of the four current regions, under a radical proposal that's been discussed.
Following Ealing's failure to gain entry into the Gallagher Premiership, WalesOnline understands their players were told in a meeting the club are in negotiations with the WRU and United Rugby Championship to potentially compete in the URC.
Under the suggested plan that's been discussed at a high level, one of the financially struggling regions would either fall on its sword or merge with Ealing, but play out of London. A number of top Wales internationals would be expected to play for the London-based side, who are bankrolled by wealthy entrepreneur Mike Gooley, as a result.
