Ambitious Pro 14 looks at Germany, Spain and Canada for further expansion | Paul Rees

Addition of Cheetahs and Kings from South Africa merely the beginning of Pro 14’s growth plan based on the stipulation newcomers have to come with a competitive team backed by a union not a wealthy ownerThe Pro 12 has not quite become the Proteas 14 but the introduction of the South African sides the Cheetahs and the Southern Kings after they lost their Super Rugby status means half the 10 tier-one nations will be involved in the old Celtic league.The Pro 14, which kicks off on Friday evening, has been long trying to sidestep out of the commercial shadows cast by the Premiership and the Top 14…