By Lestyn (26/04/03)
April 26 2003

Wales and Lions centre Mark Taylor is the second big name to leave Swansea this week. Following Kevin Morgan’s move to Pontypridd, Taylor is likely to complete a surprising switch to Llanelli.

Moving in the opposite direction is Leigh Davies, who could line up for the Neath-Swansea regional side in Taylor's position.

Taylor being a Pooler boy could have ended up at Gwent, but choose a move to Stradey Park instead. If he had stayed in West Glamorgan, Taylor would have been playing with Scott Gibbs and Colin Charvis, who have both confirmed they are staying. Gibbsy set to be appointed captain of the region. However, Paul Moriaty has also followed Taylor to Llanelli, to join the coaching set-up.

According to the Valley Ravens site on sportnetwork, Michael Owen has ditched the region signing for Gwent instead. Another player definitely leaving the region is Matt James, the full back has signed for Bourgoin as expected. It's a shame to lose a quality player like James who's represented Wales at A level. On Monday we should be finally put out of misery, when the regional squads are announced.