Tandy was joined at today's press conference by WRU CEO Abi Tierney and director of rugby and elite performance Dave Reddin. "I believe in the talent we have in Wales and the journey we are on," Tandy said.

New Wales head coach Steve Tandy has said the team must show ambition to restore national pride after sliding down the world order. Tonmawr-born Tandy, a former Ospreys player and coach, has ended a six-year stay as Scotland defence coach to return home to Wales.

The Welsh Rugby Union has stated it wants to see Wales in the top five in the world by 2029. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.