Welsh region the Ospreys were crowned PRO12 title winners with Tandy in charge and he has done outstanding work with Scotland as a key member of Gregor Townsend’s coaching team, which was recognised when Gatland put him in charge of defence for the 2021 Lions tour of South Africa.
A former World Rugby coach of the year, Cheika is the only coach to have won major club competitions in each hemisphere – with Leinster (European Cup) and New South Wales Waratahs (Super Rugby).
The ex-Ireland flanker has been defence coach under Farrell since 2021, having previously acted as forwards coach, and has overseen the team’s 100 per cent start to this season’s Six Nations.
Cardiff head coach Sherratt will take charge for Wales’ remaining three Six Nations games against title favourites Ireland, Scotland and England.
A former head coach of Italy, he has enjoyed considerable success in his current role at Glasgow, which was highlighted when they won the United Rugby Championship title last season after a stunning victory over the Bulls in South Africa.
