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

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

Townsend relayed the popularity and respect that Tandy has earned ahead of departing for this “deserved” honour. “We’re sorry to see Steve go because he’s had a really positive influence on Scottish rugby,” said the Scotland head coach.

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.

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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.