Ponty reject B&I Cup 'replacement'

Pontypridd RFC claim that Welsh Premiership teams are set to be replaced by regional 'A' sides in next season's British & Irish Cup.


The Valleys side, who reached the quarter-finals this season and are twice semi-finalists, say they were informed by Cardiff Blues of the plan.


The Welsh Rugby Union has yet to formally approve the change.


A

statement 

from the Pontypridd CEO, Stephen Reardon, said the club "vehemently rejects the proposal".


"In most sports, successful teams receive some sort of reward based upon meritocracy and achievement," read the st…