Deadlock gives Scots uphill struggle over Heineken Cup
Currently both Scottish and Italian teams qualify automatically.
An alternative distribution of revenues is also being demanded.
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Hide AdThe English are said to be formulating alternatives including a a match against the Super 15 champions.
It is claimed a source close to the talks was reported to have told a Welsh newspaper: “They are getting shorter and shorter.
“There is complete deadlock and it doesn’t look good at the present moment.
“Will there be a Heineken Cup after next season? I honestly do not know.”