Wales will announce Warren Gatland’s successor in the summer – more than a year before the new head coach takes up the position. Only Pivac, who was part of Fiji’s management team when they beat Wales in the 2007 World Cup, has international experience. “Having watched Warren on the Lions tour to New Zealand last summer we want someone who can make really tough calls in selection. “We want to involve Warren in the process moving ahead because he understands the modern requirements of a coach. Whether the new coach will have a role in the 2019 World Cup will be considered but it would be down to Warren.

Source: The Guardian December 23, 2017 21:56 UTC