Jenkins named as new Wales coach

AFP | Updated: Apr 28, 2006, 02:14 AM IST

Llanelli rugby director Jenkins beat off competition from the likes of Leeds boss Phil Davies, and replaces 2005 Grand Slam-winning coach Mike Ruddock.

CARDIFF: Gareth Jenkins was on Thursday named as Wales' new coach.

Llanelli rugby director Jenkins beat off competition from the likes of Leeds boss Phil Davies, and replaces 2005 Grand Slam-winning coach Mike Ruddock, who quit in February.