Rhys Patchell, Dan Lydiate, and Duncan Jones will return to the Wales coaching staff for the 2026 Six Nations on an interim basis.

All three were part of the Wales men’s coaching set up for the four autumn matches at last November but returned to their clubs after the conclusion of that series.

Patchell and Lydiate will depart Dragons for the duration of the Six Nations, while Jones will do the same from Ospreys.

Jones, a 57-cap Wales international and two-time Grand Slam winner, will take charge of the scrum, while 72-cap ex-flanker Lydiate will assist head coach Steve Tandy on the defence.

Patchell returns as the skills coach with responsibility on kicking.

Speaking about the update Tandy said: “It’s great that Duncan, Dan and Rhys will be joining up with us again for the Six Nations and my thanks to the Ospreys and Dragons for allowing them this opportunity a second time. We’re all excited to get into camp next week and build on the foundations we established in the autumn.”

WRU director of rugby and elite performance Dave Reddin added: “Having Duncan, Dan and Rhys return to work alongside Steve, Danny and Matt allows us to maintain a good balance in the coaching team. That consistency and cohesion will help to continue to grow and develop the playing group.”

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