Pivac set to coach Wales

Rugby: Former Auckland coach Wayne Pivac is set to be confirmed as Warren Gatland’s successor as Wales head coach today.

Gatland, who has been in charge of Wales since 2008, will step down following next year’s World Cup in order to return home to New Zealand,

Pivac joined Scarlets back in 2014 but his reputation has soared over the past two years after the Scarlets reached backtoback Pro14 finals, winning the title in 2017 against Munster. — NZME