In 2009, Huw Bevan was hired by the Cricket team in England after they were removed by 51 by the Western Indies in Jamaica.
That side recovered from his humiliation from the Caribbean to become the best in the world within 18 months and Bevan, now the interim performance director of the Rugby Union of Wales, hopes to design a similar swing in fortune for Welsh Rugby.
“When England was demolished by the Western Indies, they were eighth or ninth in the world,” Bevan told Confidential rugby. 'Andrew Strauss, the captain, and Andy Flower, the coach, promised to become no 1 in all the formats of the game.
'The acceptance they obtained from everyone to the strategies they wanted to deliver for four or five years was essential. We had an incredible data analyst, Nathan Leamon, who planned what we needed to do and what series we needed to win, to achieve it.
'Doctor, Camino, Selection … Everything was prepared for it. All were absolutely clear in their roles. That is the type of approach we want to implement here in Welsh Rugby '.
The WRU is finishing its One Wales strategy to restore the fortune of the game at all levels.
Huw Bevan (Left) and Wru Executive President Abi Tierney
The One Wales strategy aims to return the nation to its glory days in the 2010
The national male team has not won a test since 2023 and the interim chief coach, Matt Sherratt, only one match remains before he returns to his full -time work with Cardiff.
The recruitment process for the permanent successor of Warren Gatland is underway and the key criterion is someone with the credentials to build bridges between the four regions of Wales and the national team.
“Many candidates have presented their names,” said Bevan. 'We have a long list, but there has not been any interview. We have been using some external people to provide information and data on the performance of the coaches for a significant period of time.
'We want a coach with an understanding of the system and Wales and must be prepared to collaborate with the regions. They have to be someone who has a perspective on the future, in addition to looking for results now.
'It will take time to build a system and nurture these players. They will have to be someone who is prepared to take care of the succession plan better than perhaps was the case, where we lost many talented players in a goal and ended up having to present the younger players as a group.
'That is something we need to work better. He needs to be someone to buy in the system and have the gravity to lead an international team. It is a fundamental role.
'Ideally, we will have someone in their place to go to Japan in the summer, but that may not be the case, depending on people's contractual situations. With the duration of the contract, it obviously needs mechanisms so that it is not too committed to someone if things are not going well.
“But I would like to see a long -term appointment that can deliver our performance objectives for 2029 and beyond.”
The interim interim coach of Ireland, Simon Easterby has been discussed
Bristol Bears Pat Lam is among the names linked to the work of coach in chief of Wales
Franco Smith is another contender after taking Glasgow Warriors to the URC title
Such approach can count against rental coaches for rent as Michael Cheika.
The tastes of Simon Easterby, Pat Lam and Franco Smith have been discussed, while there will be a lot of public clamor for Sherratt to receive the role if Wales gets a discomfort against England this weekend.
But the WRU project extends beyond the senior national team. Having lost young stars like Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Kepu Tuipulotu to England, they are eager to improve their development route to reverse the tide of players who move across the border.
“We have always had players in England and their public schools, returning to the 1960s when Gareth Edwards went to Millfield,” Bevan said.
'The first thing is to ensure that what we provide in Wales is of high quality as possible and that is of the regions and the WRU collectively. That includes educational opportunities, etc. There will be players who overcome the border for education.
'As a father, if they offered a scholarship to a public school in England for his son or daughter, he would consider her. Changes in Rugby World regulation (player eligibility) may have a little cloud of the waters.
'But first, we want to make sure they stay in Wales for their education. We need to make sure they understand what the offer in Wales is to compare it and I do not necessarily have been successful in that.
'Our Pathways program is critical. It is about building a succession plan and using that succession plan. We have completely restructured the entire Pathway program, both on men and women's side.
'Now we have a 10 -year development program, an entry point of about 14 in a two -year emerging development players program and then there are the academies that take them to 24.
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is one who escaped for Wales, since he chose to play for England
England star Kepu Tuipulotou under 20 years is another who chose them on Wales
Wales is not closing the door of Louis Rees-Zammit if he returns from America
'Together with that, we have analyzed the restructuring of competitions to ensure that players are exposed to the appropriate levels of competition at the appropriate time.
'Super Rygbi Cymru is a vehicle for the highest potential players, which gives them a greater exhibition of the match. Each of the regions is associated with at least one club and assigns the players of their academy to those clubs. The minutes and the game agree and begin.
'We have just reviewed that, particularly for our children's children and there has been a significant increase in their exhibitions to the parties that lead to the six nations under 20.
'There are several types in Bristol and we are still committed to them. Ultimately, we want to repatriate as many players as we can.
'We need to demonstrate what they can get in Wales that they do not get in England. One of the things they get in Wales is currently more opportunity.
'You are seeing many younger players watching and playing in the United Rugby championship and being limited by the senior national team. So, there are many attractive things for a young player to encourage them back.
Nor have Louis Rees-Zammit forgotten, who moved to the United States to pursue his dream in American football. “If that comes to an end, it is an age in which it could make a significant contribution to us in the future,” said Bevan. “We would welcome it with open arms.”
There are plans to gradually increase the regional salary limit in the next five years. It will move above £ 5 million next season and it is forecast to eventually stabilize about £ 7 million. Finance come from a restructuring movement, with the WRU assuming actions in the regions.
There are plans to increase the regional salary limit gradually over the next five years.
Eight years have passed since a Welsh region won an important title, when the scarlets raised what was then the Pro12 trophy
“There is an increase in financing for higher equipment in the future and an increase in academies financing,” said Bevan. 'There is a cover and neck salary cover mechanism, so there is a minimum and maximum expense.
'Everything is rising, so the regions have the ability to increase their salary expenditure significantly. Obviously, there is a cash component in all this, but it is the entire package offered.
'We have gone through a period in which we have had to limit the expense due to how tight the finances were. The offer we have made to the regions is an excellent offer and I think it will benefit all rugby in Wales. “
England to Washington
England is scheduled to play the United States in Audi Field in Washington DC this summer.
Steve Borthwick's team will face Americans after two tests against Argentina in Buenos Aires and San Juan.
It will be the first time that England has played in Audi Field, the 20,000-seat football stadium where Wayne Rooney played for DC United in the 2018-19 season.
The United States will be the host of the 2031 World Cup and Washington is one of the 25 preselected host cities.
England is ready to play the United States in Audi Field in Washington DC this summer
Lancaster Dublin Day
Stuart Lancaster and his son, Dan, were in Dublin the weekend to see France's victory over Ireland.
The couple enjoyed a Guinness together at a bar near the Aviva stadium before France went to Riot.
Lancaster SNR has a close affiliation with both teams of players, having trained in Leinsster and Racing 92.
SHEARER DE MARCHANT
The exiled center of England, Joe Marchant, was among the guests at the Ball of the Alan Shearer Foundation this week.
Marchant is committed to Shearer's daughter, Hollie, and the couple reached the red carpet for the collection of funds in Newcastle.
Marchant currently lives in Paris, after signing for Stade Francais after the 2023 World Cup.
Joe Marchant, who is committed to Alan Shearer's daughter, Hollie, now plays for Stade Francais
Rare memories of the deceased Welsh icon JPR Williams will be put in auction next month
Late JPR memories to be auctioned
The rare memories of the deceased JPR Welsh icon will be put in auction next month.
The old setback, a Welsh hero of the legendary was from the seventies of the country, died in January last year.
Cardiff headquarters, Rogers Jones, will put a series of shirts used by Williams under the hammer on April 10.
Rogers Jones sold the barbaric shirt of Sir Gareth Edwards of 1973 for £ 250,000 and the value expect a similar sum to be achieved for the precious possessions of Williams.