WRU Eyes Tandy–Sherratt coaching duo for Wales’ future

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Steve Tandy is in talks to succeed Warren Gatland as Wales head coach, with the WRU keen on pairing him with Cardiff’s Matt Sherratt, who impressed during the Six Nations. Sherratt is favourite to lead Wales in Japan, while Danny Wilson, Adam Jones and Duncan Jones are all strong contenders for roles in the potential new setup.

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00:00The Welsh Rugby Union has targeted Steve Tandy as Warren Gatland's long-term successor

00:06and will hold talks with the Scotland defence coach in the coming weeks.

00:12While no deal has yet been agreed, Tandy will likely be asked about whether desiring a coaching

00:16team, a question posed to all coaches the WIU has spoken with throughout the process.

00:23Several Welsh coaches are strong contenders for the role in the new set-up.

00:28Cardiff coach Matt Sherratt, who took interim charge of Wales' final three Six Nations

00:32game, could be a popular choice.

00:35His knowledge of players' strengths and weaknesses would be invaluable.

00:39Under Sherratt, Wales showed an improved performance, narrowly losing to Ireland, despite heavy defeats

00:45to Scotland and England.

00:48Sherratt's attacking style was evident against Ireland and the Scartlets, with Cardiff's creativity

00:52also showing through.

00:54A defence-first coach like Tandy or Easterby could complement Sherratt's attacking expertise.

01:00Getting the next couple of appointments right and then trying to build a base for the game.

01:06It's always easy to look at the top of the pyramid, the national team and the regions, but any good

01:13team, it starts with the grassroots and the foundations of the academy.

01:18That's what needs to be better.

01:21Sherratt has worked alongside Tandy at Ospreys before.

01:25Danny Wilson, respected within Welsh Rugby, is another candidate.

01:29Wilson has coached Wales' under-20s and held roles with the Dragons and Scarlets before leading

01:35Cardiff to a Challenge Cup win in 2018.

01:37Now, head coach at Harley Quinn's, the WRU may need to pay compensation to secure his services,

01:44but Wilson remains a key contender.

01:46Wales legend Adam Jones and Scrum Specialist is another in-demand candidate.

01:53Jones has made significant strides as Harley Quinn's Scrum Coach and has previously experienced

01:59working with Wales during the Six Nations.

02:02Well, big names floating around and big decisions for the WRU to get this next appointment correct

02:10if Wales are to rectify their current form.

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