Ten team Premiership can work, but only if you give youth a chance – McIntosh

McIntosh says coaches must be brave to help Welsh rugby develop

 

PONTYPRIDD coach Dale McIntosh believes a 10-team Premiership can be beneficial for Welsh rugby – but only if coaches are brave enough to give youth a chance.

‘The Chief’ lays down the law for Wales: Dale McIntosh

Dale McIntosh drives Pontypridd forward

Dale “The Chief” McIntosh was a player respected and feared in equal measure during his days as a rampaging number eight for Pontypridd.

 

After retiring and becoming a coach, McIntosh is still as physically imposing as he was in his pomp at Sardis Road.

Rees calls up 11 Cardiff Blues for first Wales U18 squad

Wales Under 18 coach Gruff Rees has named 11 Cardiff Blues academy players in his 30-man squad for the forthcoming international season.

Rees, who spoke about the development process in an interview with The XV last month, selected the players from a preliminary group of 52 players.