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Wales: Warren Gatland targets Paul Gustard to fill defence coach void

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Wales: Warren Gatland targets Paul Gustard to fill defence coach void

Warren Gatland is looking for a new defence coach. Paul Gustard is a former England assistant coach and is wanted by the Wales head coach to fill the position.

Warren Gatland is looking for a new defence coach for the Test team. Gethin Jenkins and Stephen Jones left their roles. Paul Gustard is the leading candidate. Steve Tandy is also interested in the position. Mike Forshaw is not. Steve tandy was hired as a defence assistant coach by Gatlands for British and Irish Lions tour in 2021.

Gustard is set to fill the defence coach vacancy. Gatland needs to find a new attack coach. Rob Howley was sacked and banned for 18 months for breaching World Rugby’s betting regulations. Mark Jones is another who has been linked with the job. Wales kick off their Six Nations campaign against Ireland in Cardiff on February 4.

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