Celtic Rugby and South African Rugby Union reveal PRO14 grand plan

After months of speculation, confusion and disbelief, the structures and makeup of the new Guinness PRO14 competition have finally been settled on, and gleefully revealed by Celtic Rugby and the South African Rugby Union.

The new competition includes former Super Rugby sides the Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs, as the format changes from a 12 team regular home-and-away league to a two conference setup.

As expected, each conference has seven teams; made up of two Irish provinces, two Welsh, and one team each from Scotland, Italy and South Africa.