Warren Gatland's reappointment as Wales head coach is said to have followed his insistence on a root-and-branch review of the professional game in Wales.
It would make sense to once and for all try to nail down a joined-up approach, with Gatland only able to do so much with Team Wales unless there is harmony and coordination across the game: from the grassroots, to Welsh Premiership, the four regions, age-grade programmes and senior rugby.
With the Welsh Rugby Union stipulating that Gatland has the ability to remain with Wales up to and including the 2027 Rugby World Cup - which may involve an overarching role/director of rugby-type position - the ambition, at least, to put a long-term plan in motion seems to be there.
