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Wales Appoint Danny Wilson as Assistant Coach, Leaving Harlequins Two Weeks From Season Start

Harlequins launch a short‑term reshuffle following Wilson’s move to Steve Tandy’s staff.

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Wilson had been part of the Wales set-up in the summer and will return to his role in the lineout and contact areas
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Overview

  • Danny Wilson will leave Harlequins after Friday’s PREM Rugby Cup match at Newcastle Red Bulls to join Wales on a permanent basis.
  • Wilson takes full-time responsibility for Wales’ lineout and contact, with his work ramping up ahead of Argentina’s visit to Cardiff in November.
  • Steve Tandy, who began as Wales head coach on September 1, welcomed Wilson as an outstanding coach he has worked with previously at Scotland and Glasgow Warriors.
  • Harlequins assigned expanded duties to Nick Evans, Jason Gilmore, Adam Jones and Gerard Mullen under general manager Andy Sanger, and the club has begun a review of long‑term coaching plans.
  • The departure comes about 15 days before Harlequins open their Premiership campaign against champions Bath, after Wilson described the decision as difficult but a chance to return to international rugby.