Sam Warburton admits he's anticipating another difficult year for the Welsh regions amid financial difficulties, but is adamant that four professional teams is still the correct number.
Welsh rugby has just endured a testing campaign that saw financial uncertainty overshadow the game. A new six-year framework was agreed upon, but it means each of the regions will see their budgets come down over the next couple of years.
Given how much of a struggle it's been to be competitive as it is, it's hard to envisage how things will improve with belts being tightened next season.
