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Struggling Wales Hire Tandy as New Head Coach

Steve Tandy has been confirmed as the new head coach of the Welsh national team and will officially take over from Warren Gatland on September 1, 2025.
Wales needed a new coach after Gatland quit midway through the Six Nations following a loss to Italy, with Matt Sherratt managing interim matches during a record 18-match losing streak.
Steve Tandy, the 45-year-old Welsh coach and former Scotland defence specialist, will begin his role overseeing Wales with an autumn series of matches against top international teams including those from Argentina, Japan, New Zealand, and the reigning world champions.
Welsh Rugby Union CEO Abi Tierney highlighted that following an extensive selection procedure, Steve was identified as the leading choice, and they are confident that he is the ideal coach for the position, describing this as a pivotal appointment.
Tandy has been appointed to lead the rebuilding of Welsh rugby ahead of the upcoming World Cup scheduled to take place in Australia in 2027 and is believed to have signed a long-term contract extending beyond that event.

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