What will be judged on Welsh rugby’s Judgement Day?

On Easter Saturday, Wales’ four professional teams square off against one another in the Principality Stadium, marking the occasion of its self-declared Judgement Day.

The Welsh double-header will take place in its 10th year, and it will be its ninth since it first started hosting it, with a four-year suspension as a result of Covid.

Another turbulent time has occurred off the field this year, with Cardiff being forced into temporary administration before being replaced by the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU).

With the two United Rugby Championship (URC) derbies at Welsh rugby’s home, Welsh rugby should continue to struggle with off-field events, but this should be the highlight of the national calendar.

After a disastrous season that has only yielded one league victory thus far, Dragons, Scarlets, Cardiff, and Ospreys are alldestined to finish bottom.

There are only nine points in the most recent round of fixtures, which means that those ten teams are all vying for quarter-final spots.

Scarlets and Ospreys are 11th and 12th, respectively, three points behind, while Cardiff is ninth with 36 points.

The quartet will travel to South Africa at the same time in May for a two-game mini-tour as the regions has four regular season games left.

Abi Tierney, the governing body’s executive director, pointed out that the organization’s ticket sales weren’t as successful as the organization’s expectations, which highlights the current discord with Welsh rugby.

Many people believe the event would be more effective at the start of the season, despite the controversy surrounding its timing.

The Principality Stadium had a crowd-record of 68, 262 in 2016, while the Principality Stadium had a crowd-record of 304, 441 in 2014.

Following its previous appearance at Cardiff City Stadium last year, which had the lowest attendance of 20, 167, it has been moved back to the Welsh rugby stadium where it was most popular this year.

Believe it or not, the Welsh Shield could be raised on Saturday if the winning team wins.

The four professional Welsh teams are a part of a mini-table that is based solely on points won in regular league derby games.

With Ospreys and Dragons out of contention last season, each team has six games to play against other Welsh teams, with only Cardiff and Scarlets having a chance to win the silverware.

In the event of a victory over Ospreys, Cardiff are currently three points clear of Scarlets.

Rugby is played in Wales, right in the heart of the city, and you get four regional teams with the best Welsh players all under one roof.

I’ve never seen anything like that when there are three competing for the top eight.

“Adding that extra spice to the table is to have ourselves, Ospreys, and Scarlets all in the middle with something to play for.”

Liam Belcher, the captain of Cardiff, said, “We always have a bit of an edge in any derby, regardless of whether there is a winning goal.” Every point counts with four games left. A win puts us in great position going forward.

“It was my best judgment day two years ago,” I said. It was incredible to send off many of the boys who were leaving. It was amazing to wrap up the season on that high.

“Our boys are excited to play on a pretty well-known pitch with a lot of money on the line.” Given how many games remain, I believe it must be a must-win for us.

Dewi Lake, the Ospreys hooker, said, “Whenever you get the chance to play here, in front of the crowd, run out onto the turf.”

Whether you’re a boy or a girl, you have a lot of opportunities to play in this stadium, regardless of whether you’re a young Welsh child.

We’ve given ourselves a chance to advance toward the end of the season.

“We need to stay in the hunt for the top eight because there are points at stake.”

When there are points available, you must be prepared to pounce because the league is so competitive.

Blair Murray, the Scarlets full-back, said, “I’ve heard it’s a big day for Welsh rugby. The Dragons retaliated against us the last few times.

These games offer a chance for players to impress, especially those who want to represent their nation.

Aneurin Owen, Dragons center, described the occasion as “a great opportunity and a great opportunity to play in front of a great crowd.”

It’s exciting for many of the young squad because we have a relatively young squad and many of them wouldn’t have participated in a Judgement Day.

Cardiff vs. Ospreys

Kick off: 15: 00 BST

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Scarlets vs. Dragons

Kick off: 17: 30 BST