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Tandy appointed Wales head coach ahead of 2027 Rugby World Cup

Successful coaching spells with the Ospreys, NSW Waratahs and Scotland have seen Steve Tandy earn the Wales head coach role.

Steve Tandy has been appointed as Wales' new head coach.

The length of Tandy's Wales contract has not been revealed, but the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) said he will lead the team into the 2027 World Cup in Australia.

Tandy finished his commitments as Scotland's defence coach during their summer tour, and will begin his new role on September 1.

The 45-year-old was previously defensive coach for the NSW Waratahs, and more recently for the Scotland national team. Tandy also had a coaching role with the British and Irish Lions in 2021.

Wales have been looking for a permanent head coach after Warren Gatland resigned during the Six Nations in February, with Matt Sherratt taking the role in the interim.

The former Ospreys head coach expressed his pride in now being able to lead his country, with his first game coming on November 9 against Argentina in Cardiff.

"Becoming head coach of my home country is a massive honour and a privilege," said Tandy.

"I am looking forward to playing a role in the rebuilding phase of Welsh rugby and taking the national team back to competing with the best countries in the world.

"I am excited about the potential of Welsh rugby and the group of young, hardworking players we have.

"The autumn fixtures represent a huge opportunity and gives us a chance to test ourselves against some of the best teams in world rugby."

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