Alex Davies to join Wales as kicking coach

Alex Davies is to join Steve Tandy’s coaching team on a full-time basis as a specialist coach for kicking.

Currently an assistant coach with Leicester Tigers, Davies will take up the role with Wales on 1 September.

As part of Steve Tandy’s coaching team, Davies will work closely with attack coach Matt Sherratt. Davies will lead development of the kicking skills philosophy for the senior men’s team and contribute to the development of the Welsh Rugby DNA across the wider pathway. In his role, Davies will also coach players outside of international campaign windows to continue their development and progression.

A former fly half or scrum half, Davies had a playing career spanning 16 years in which he represented clubs including Bath Rugby, Yorkshire Carnegie and London Welsh. He moved into coaching after retiring from playing in June 2020.

Davies was appointed as Leicester Tigers first team skills and kicking coach in 2023. Prior to joining Leicester Tigers, he was with Wasps for three years as well as working with the Red Roses, the Netherlands national team and Rosslyn Park as kicking/attack coach.