Overview

• He formally takes charge on September 1 after six years as Scotland’s defence coach.
• As the first Welsh national coach since 2007, he inherits a side that has slipped to 12th in world rankings.
• Tandy will collaborate with WRU performance director Dave Reddin to appoint a new backroom team.
• He cautioned that improvements will come through building performances incrementally rather than quick fixes.
• His immediate tasks include preparing for autumn tests against Argentina, Japan, New Zealand and South Africa while aiming for a top-five ranking by 2029.