Wales’ troubled men’s rugby team finally has a new coach, with Steve Tandy hired through the 2027 World Cup. The appointment was announced on Monday, with the Wales-born Tandy having just completed a southern hemisphere tour with Scotland as part of its coaching staff.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has paid tribute to the outgoing Steve Tandy for his service to the team after it was confirmed that he is the new boss of Wales. The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) announced the news on Monday as they finally named a successor to Warren Gatland, whose second tenure in charge came to an end five months ago.

Steve Tandy has been appointed to lead Wales to the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, the Wales Rugby Union (WRU) said on Monday, tasked with revitalising a side who sunk to a record low in the world rankings this month.