Sherratt to join Ospreys Coaching staff next season

Ospreys Rugby have confirmed the appointment of Matt Sherratt as Backs Coach from the start of the 2018/19 campaign.

Sherratt will replace Gruff Rees, who announced in December that he will leave the Ospreys at the end of the current season after a 13-year association with the region.

A highly rated young coach, 41-year old Sherratt already has a wealth of experience from spells at Worcester Warriors and Bristol, before joining Cardiff Blues ahead of 2016/17.

That season he also linked up with the WRU, acting as backs coach for the senior Wales team throughout the campaign with the usual coaching team on Lions duty, including going on the summer tour to play Samoa and Tonga.

In his role with the national set-up, he has already worked closely with the likes of Sam Davies and Keelan Giles, along with new recruits Aled Davies and Scott Williams who will also join the Ospreys ahead of next season.