Tandy to name Wales squad for autumn four-match series

Steve Tandy will name his first Wales squad on Tuesday, October 21, to prepare for a four-match autumn series at the Principality Stadium that begins with Argentina on November 9 and also features Japan, New Zealand and South Africa. The new head coach has been attending United Rugby Championship matches and regional training sessions as he trims a limited player pool and considers a handful of young and returning players for immediate inclusion.

Tandy has bolstered his interim coaching team by adding former internationals Dan Lydiate, Rhys Patchell and Duncan Jones. Lydiate will work on defence, Jones will take charge of scrummaging and Patchell will focus primarily on kicking. All three join on a temporary basis while remaining contracted to regional clubs and will return to their clubs at the end of November, the Welsh Rugby Union said. Tandy said, "Im delighted that Duncan, Dan and Rhys will be joining us for the Quilter Nations Series and Id like to thank the Ospreys and Dragons for allowing them to take up this opportunity with Wales." WRU director of rugby Dave Reddin added that the appointments "give us a good balance in the coaching team" for the autumn campaign.