Leigh Halfpenny: Wales add former full-back to Nations Championship coaching team

Halfpenny, whose 801 points in 101 Tests put him third in Wales’ all-time points list behind Neil Jenkins and Stephen Jones, joined Cardiff as a player-coach last summer.

The former British and Irish Lions full-back made his final professional outing in May when he came on in the closing stages of the Blue and Black’s win over the Stormers at Arms Park which sealed a place in the United Rugby Championship (URC) play-offs.

Halfpenny bolsters Tandy’s growing management team after initially working with just two permanent assistants – Matt Sherratt and Danny Wilson – following his appointment as head coach last summer.

This summer he brought Defense coach Peter MurchieCommunication area specialist Under Lydiat And Scrum Coach Paul James.

Tandy is pleased to add Halfpenny as interim kicking coach to work closely with Sherratt.

“His playing record speaks for itself and it’s great to have him on board as he continues to develop his coaching career,” said the head coach.

“Our young backs will benefit immensely from the knowledge and experience Leigh has to share.”

Wales open the Nations Championship against Fiji at Cardiff City Stadium (14:10 BST) on Saturday before tours to Argentina and South Africa.