Lydiate to leave Dragons for full-time Wales role

Lydiate to leave Dragons for full-time Wales roleImage source, Huw Evans Picture AgencyImage caption, Dan Lydiate made his Wales debut in 2009ByChris KirwanBBC Sport WalesPublished39 minutes agoDan Lydiate will leave Dragons to become a permanent member of Steve Tandy’s Wales coaching team this summer.The former flanker was involved in the national set-up in the autumn and SIx Nations and will now take up a full-time role.Lydiate will be responsible for contact skills and work alongside incoming defence coach Pete Murchie.Head coach Tandy reported: “It’s great to have Dan join us now on a full-time basis. He has done a really good job around the contact area but also with the mindset of the group.”He has a very natural style and a huge amount to offer. I think he and Pete will really complement each other working together with the squad in camp.”Beyond that, Dan’s approach and influence will be key in helping us develop players week-on-week outside of international windows.”Wales face Barbarians, Fiji, Argentina and South Africa this summer.Murchie to join Wales as defence coach in summer