Overview

• Steve Tandy’s appointment was confirmed on July 21, with a contract running until the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
• He will formally begin on September 1 and open his tenure on November 9 against Argentina at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, followed by Tests versus Japan, New Zealand and South Africa.
• Tandy brings defence expertise from six years with Scotland, a PRO12 title-winning spell as Ospreys head coach and roles with the Waratahs and 2021 British and Irish Lions tour.
• The Welsh Rugby Union describes this hire as the keystone of its five-year plan to reverse an 18-match losing streak and establish sustainable performance.
• Interim coach Matt Sherratt, who oversaw the end of the record losing run, will hand over to Tandy as the union finalises a revamped backroom team.