Stephen Jones and Gethin Jenkins leave Wales coaching roles

After Warren Gatland decided not to include them in his backroom staff, Stephen Jones and Gethin Jenkins are leaving their roles.

The new Wales head coach, Gatland, has been assembling his coaching team.

The forwards coach, Jonathan Humphreys, will keep his job despite the departure of Pivac.

The kicking coach is also in the set up.

Rob Howley, the former Wales attack coach, has been mentioned as a possible replacement for Gatland.

Former Wales flanker Jonathan Thomas is also thought to be in the running for a role in the new Wales team.

The Welsh Rugby Union expects to have new attack and defence coaches in place in January.

Both Jonathan and Neil will be a part of Warren's new team.

A changeover at the helm of a national team can bring with it the possibility for change and evolution in the backroom staff.

Stephen and Gethin should be applauded for the good grace they have shown in accepting the decision.

"We have appointed a very experienced and senior head coach, one of the best coaches in the world game and Wales' most successful ever coach, and it is important to now ensure he is given the very best opportunity to succeed."

"That means giving our maximum support as Warren seeks to build the right team around him - with the right blend of skills and character to suit his own style - to achieve success for Wales in the short amount of time available and we are looking forward to making further positive appointments in the new year

Before the World Cup in Japan, Jones replaced Howley, who was sent home because of betting charges.

After helping the Scarlets win the Pro12 title, Jones and Pivac joined forces.

When Wales scored a record 20 tries in the Six Nations in 2021, it was the high point of Jones' involvement.

After playing for Wales and the British and Irish Lions, he retired. Gatland chose a new leader for Wales.

After coaching the Under-20's in Wales, he joined the Pivac's backroom staff in 2020 and was joined by another coach.

The defence coach job was given to him on a permanent basis after Hayward was fired.