New Wales head coach Steve Tandy has said the team must show ambition to restore national pride after sliding down the world order. Tonmawr-born Tandy, a former Ospreys player and coach, has ended a six-year stay as Scotland defence coach to return home to Wales.

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Steve Tandy has stressed there is "no magic wand" after being unveiled as Wales head coach. The 45-year-old left his role as Scotland's defence coach to take the Wales hotseat.

Steve Tandy is confident Wales has the talent to become a competitive rugby nation one again.

The Welsh-born Tandy replaces Warren Gatland, who left midway through the worst-ever losing streak by a top rugby ni