As befits a former Olympic sprinter and Wales winger, Nigel Walker has been racing around in recent weeks. He’s been down in South Africa with Wayne Pivac’s squad and then out in Italy with the U20s.
In his role as WRU Performance Director, he’s also been busy dealing with a new direction for Sevens rugby which will see Welsh players combining with those from England and Scotland in a GB team for both men and women. That’s a World Rugby-driven move which has provoked significant criticism, amid anger that Wales will no longer be competing in their own right in the World Series. Some even fear it’s a change which could even be replicated in the 15-a-side game.
Walker also has lots on his plate in terms of issues to address with regard to the four Welsh pro teams and the future of the semi-pro Premiership. So plenty to talk about when I catch up with him for a chat pretty much 12 months to the day since he was appointed to the role.
