Wales have appointed Steve Tandy as their head coach, the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) introduced on Monday.
He takes over from interim boss Matt Sherratt, who helped Wales finish their notorious 18-game dropping streak earlier this month.
Tandy has beforehand served as defence coach for each Scotland and the British and Irish Lions. He’ll lead Wales into the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
“Turning into head coach of my dwelling nation is a large honour and a privilege,” Tandy mentioned in a press release.
“I’m wanting ahead to taking part in a task within the rebuilding section of Welsh rugby and taking the nationwide crew again to competing with the perfect nations on the planet.”
Wales have been with no everlasting head coach since Warren Gatland left through the Six Nations amid their file run of defeats, which continued underneath Sherratt.
Wales have been in a position to break that run with a 31-22 win over Japan earlier this month. It was their first style of victory for the reason that 2023 Rugby World Cup, a streak that lasted 644 days.
“I’m excited in regards to the potential of Welsh rugby and the group of younger, hardworking gamers we have now,” Tandy added.
“The autumn fixtures characterize an enormous alternative and offers us an opportunity to check ourselves in opposition to among the finest groups in world rugby.”
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