Moffett's proposal was passed, but the details remain to be sorted

WRU chief executive David Moffett's proposal was approved at an extraordinary general meeting in Port Talbot on Sunday.

But details remain sketchy and no decision has been reached on the number of teams that should be formed.

The general committee unanimously recommended setting up four teams, and Moffett told the 239 clubs that the Union's �66m debt could not be sustained under the present structure.

We want it implemented for next season David Moffett

Seven dissenting votes were cast, which included opposition from Llanelli and Cardiff.

Llanelli chief executive Stuart Gallacher said his club would not support it because they believed it was based on a four-team system when they feel that five is the right number.

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He was backed by Robert Norster of Cardiff who said his club could not envisage a merger between Cardiff and Pontypridd.

Pontypridd were another of the seven to vote against the proposal, whilst there was discontent from the Division One clubs that their position next year had not been addressed.

Mike James for Swansea RFC said they would wholeheartedly support the motion as a way forward for Welsh rugby.

Moffett was pleased with the result. "You can't ignore the depth of feeling that the clubs had for change. We are prepared to look at other options but whether the clubs come forward with anything, I don't know," he said.

"We want to get it resolved as quickly as we can because we want it implemented for next season.

"With regard to the legal challenge we will have to make a decision as a board if it comes forward. I just hope we don't have that legal challenge. We have to sit down with all relevant parties and sort things out."