The head of the Pro12 believes the competition will have a bright future without following the “unsustainable” English and French business models.

However, Martin Anayi has stressed the need for an improved domestic television deal to increase money coming into the competition.

“We have got to do something about our revenues,” Anayi told BBC Radio 5 live.

“But we don’t think we have to chase after a model that is in our minds unsustainable.”

Anayi added: “The tournament here is growing, we are going to improve year on year so when we go back to the TV market we are going to ask for a higher number.

“But we have to give them some results, and that’s what we intend to do.”

The Pro12 is made up of four teams from each of Ireland and Wales with two more apiece from Scotland and Italy.

Source: BBC Sport

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