Prince William has issued a rare personal message to new Wales head coach Warren Gatland and the outgoing Wayne Pivac after a remarkable day of change in Welsh rugby.
The Prince of Wales, who has been patron of the Welsh Rugby Union since 2016, took to Twitter to welcome Gatland back to the role that he previously held for 12 years before leaving for New Zealand in 2019. It was announced on Monday that he would return to Wales and remain in charge for the 2023 Six Nations and Rugby World Cup, while he could even stay until 2027.
The heir to the throne also thanked Pivac for his years of service after the 60-year-old was relieved from his duties 10 months out from next year's World Cup in France following a miserable autumn campaign that saw Wales win just one of their four November Tests under his leadership.
