Biggar questions role of former players in discussing WRU plan

WALES legend Dan Biggar has questioned whether ex-players are qualified enough to offer their opinion on the Welsh Rugby Union's plan to cut the number of professional sides to two.

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The proposal, which was exclusively revealed by us in August, would see the Union halve the number of sides and take control of rugby operations.

At the time of writing, it is unclear whether the two remaining sides will be brand new entities or two of the current sides.

Subsequently, the news has caused shockwaves in Welsh rugby circles, and 112-cap fly-half Biggar, who retired from professional rugby at the end of the season, has voiced his frustrations on ex-players getting involved in discussing the plans.

The WRU is seeking the opinions of former players, while a number have been asked to give their views in the media.

Speaking as a co-presenter on the latest episode of The Rugby Pod, rugby legend Biggar explained why he believes their opinions mean little in the context of the proposal. He was also asked which two teams he would keep.

"I'm not going to... I think they're going to keep Cardiff, being the capital region. And then I think it generally will depend on whether they have an east and a west. I wouldn't know who to pick because the Ospreys don't own their stadium. The Scarlets do own their stadium," Biggar said.