Jonathan Thomas has been confirmed as part of Warren Gatland's coaching ticket, with the former back-row taking over as a contact area coach.
The role was vacated by Gareth Williams last summer, who left to become the Scarlets' defence coach. Wayne Pivac opted not to appoint a replacement, despite citing the role as an important one, for the autumn campaign, which would ultimately be his last in charge of Wales.
Before Williams, former Wales captain Sam Warburton had briefly held the role. Now ex-Worcester Warriors head coach Thomas, who won 67 caps for Wales between 2003 and 2011, will take over the role.
