Scottish Rugby welcomes expansion of Guinness PRO12
1 Aug 2017
Scottish Rugby has been instrumental in driving forward the development of the Guinness PRO12 and is therefore pleased this ambitious expansion is now a reality. To bring two quality teams from South Africa into a competition which is already one of the most competitive and attractive in the world game will raise playing standards, create unique matches, develop all the teams involved and generate additional revenue across each of the participating nations.The ambition is to create the world’s top club competition and today’s announcement is a significant step in that direction. We now look forward to welcoming the Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Scotland this season.Pro 14 Reactions from Scottish Rugby, Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh Rugby.WATCH | Dominic McKay on the Guinness PRO12 expansion WATCH | Henry Pyrgos reacts to the news that two South African sides have been added to the Championship to make it the Guinness PRO14WATCH | Glasgow Warriors Managing Director Nathan Bombrys talks to Warriors TV following today’s Guinness PRO14 announcementWATCH | Richard Cockerill on the new Guinness Pro 14 structure
