Rugby morning headlines as Louis Rees-Zammit told playing in 'relentless' English Premiership is better than joining Welsh region

Here are your rugby morning headlines for Friday April 15

The Gallagher Premiership is the best place for Louis Rees-Zammit to grow, says Gloucester boss George Skivington.

Wales coach Wayne Pivac once again put pressure on players with international ambitions to play their game here with a Welsh region when addressing the matter during the Six Nations campaign. When asked whether those remarks had resulted in any conversations between himself and Rees-Zammit, Gloucester head coach Skivington replied: “Zam loves playing for Gloucester and I love having Zam in the team.

“I think he gets the best of two worlds by playing in the Premiership which is a relentless league week to week; I know Dan Biggar has said it. It is relentless and it makes you a better rugby player.

"And Gloucester is a great rugby club, make no mistake. When you have got 16,000 screaming at Kingsholm it is a great experience.

"I know Zam loves the club for giving him his chance, he is very respectful about that and I hope he is with us as long as possible."

Young admits Cardiff task tougher than expected

David Young admits the task he's faced on his return to Cardiff has been tougher than he expected.

The director of rugby is currently in the dark about his budget for next season, making recruitment virtually impossible. He confirmed the lack of clarity on finances once again this week, ahead of Cardiff's Challenge Cup clash with Saracens.

"The truth is, most of the squad are tied up for another year," he said. "As far as I'm aware, I've not had any indication of any budget for next season, let alone the season after.

"Well, it's quite simple. You can't (plan your future). I've just walked in and done it.

"On paper, I've been here 12 months but it