Specifically they will take responsibility for the national academy, the international pathway teams (Wales U20, U18, Wales Sevens and Wales Women) and ensure there is a comprehensive skills development programme delivered down to grass roots level through the school-club hubs.
The successful candidates – International Skills Coaches with specialist responsibility for Attack, Kicking & Game Management and Breakdown & Set Piece – will work closely with the senior national coaches to shape the national skills curriculum, deliver it to international pathway players in the regions and ensure adherence to the skills curriculum and coordinated playing and coaching philosophy within the school-club hubs.
They will play a key role in the international age grade coaching teams (Wales Under 20 and Under 18) and will drive consistent skill development throughout the pathway system, both at the National Centre of Excellence and within the regions.
WRU Head of Rugby Josh Lewsey said, “Over recent years, the system in Wales has been successful at creating great athletes but we also need to ensure core skills and understanding the game are an equal part of our DNA. These appointments are integral to that focus and will provide a method of linking world class coaching from international level to grass roots. Inevitably it will take time, but this is about developing better, bright and more rounded players for Wales and across the game”.
The three posts are currently advertised on www.wru.co.uk/vacancies with a deadline of Friday October 17) for interested candidates.
WRU to appoint international skills coaches
The Welsh Rugby Union Group is to appoint three international skills coaches responsible for delivering specialist technical coaching to every level of the pathway.
