Pontypridd-Bridgend had no name at their official launch

Celtic Warriors will be announced as the official moniker later this week.

The region has already tried to name itself RCT Ravens, only to see that name ditched in the face of furious protests from Pontypridd fans.

Potential regional squads and names

They also hoped to go with Crusaders, but it was feared that the New Zealand Super 12 outfit of that name could take issue with the decision.

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Such indecision meant that the new region made its official launch at the end of last month without a name to present to the public.

The farcical situation contributed to Leighton Samuel's decision to stand down as chairman of the region.

When Celtic Warriors is officially confirmed, it will leave Neath-Swansea as the only one of the new regional sides yet to announce its title.

Samuel continues regional exodus

It is widely expected that the west Glamorgan team will go with the name Neath-Swansea Ospreys.

Celtic Warriors squad: Kevin Morgan, Matthew Nuthall, Aisea Havili, Gareth Wyatt, Dafydd James, David Bishop, Jon Bryant, Gareth Thomas, Sonny Parker, Neil Jenkins, Ceri Sweeney, Gareth Cooper, Sililo Martens, Paul John, Chris Horsman, Martyn Jones, Gethin Jenkins, Phil Booth, Geraint Morris, Mefin Davies, Matthew Rees, Andrew Joy, Robert Sidoli, Brent Cockbain, Deiniol Jones, Ryan Jones, Nathan Budgett, Maama Molitika, Nick Kelly, Richard Bryan, Cory Harris, Richard Parks, Mark Lewis.