GLENN Delaney has backed plans for the creation of a British, Irish and Italian A league competition.
The Rugby Paper understands talks are at an advanced stage for such a tournament to be played next season during the international window. From next season onwards the revamped PRO16 will have fewer fixtures played during the international period in a bid to enhance the quality of the league, making room for a development competition to be played during the Test window.
The idea is to field sides with a maximum age of 23, while four over-age players would be allowed to play. And Scarlets hea...