Wales’ long search for a new head coach is over with Steve Tandy confirmed as Warren Gatland ’s permanent successor. Tandy, long considered among the favourites for the role, will take charge from September and is set to lead his native country into the 2027 World Cup after five years as an assistant to Gregor Townsend with Scotland.

Wales have appointed Steve Tandy as their new head coach. The 45-year-old Welshman will become the permanent successor to Warren Gatland on September 1 following almost six years as Scotland 's defence coach.

Welsh Rugby Union's Director of Elite Rugby & Performance Dave Reddin says Steve Tandy was the "outstanding candidate" for the Wales head coach role.

After more than five months searching for Warren Gatland's permanent successor, the WRU finally have their man

Wales have named Scotland defence coach Steve Tandy as the person they believe can turn around the fortunes of their men’s rugby union team.

Head coach Gregor Townsend is "sad to see" Scotland defence coach Steve Tandy leave for Wales, but insists it's a role he "deserves". After much speculation, Tandy has been announced as Warren Gatland's successor as Wales head coach.

Prior to Tandy's appointment Cardiff boss Sherratt was in charge of Wales on an interim basis with Gethin Jenkins (defence), Leigh Halfpenny (kicking), T. Rhys Thomas (skills), Danny Wilson (forwards) and Adam Jones (scrum) joining him in Japan.