Halfpenny joins Wales coach team for summer TestsImage source, Huw Evans Picture AgencyImage caption, Leigh Halfpenny made his last professional appearance for Cardiff against Stormers in MayByChris KirwanBBC Sport WalesPublished12 minutes agoLeigh Halfpenny has joined the Wales management team for the Nations Championship as kicking coach.The former full-back retired at the end of the 2025-26 season and has linked up with Steve Tandy’s squad for summer Tests against Fiji, Argentina and South Africa.
Halfpenny worked with Wales last summer on their two-Test tour of Japan as skills coach with responsibility for kicking.
“I thoroughly enjoyed my experience in Japan last year and I’m looking forward to getting to work with the group and continuing my development as a coach over the next few weeks,” stated the 37-year-old.
Rhys Patchell carried out the role in the autumn and Six Nations on a part-time basis, but has since left Dragons for Benetton.
