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Cardiff reveal new head coach Matt Sherratt
Cardiff have appointed Matt Sherratt as their new head coach, promoting him from his role as backs and attack coach.
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The 47-year-old previously served at the club between 2016 and 2018, contributing to their European Challenge Cup success.
After stints at Ospreys and Worcester Warriors, he returned in 2021, playing a crucial role in qualifying for the European Champions Cup and nurturing young talent despite reduced budgets in Welsh professional rugby.
Sherratt replaces Dai Young who stepped down from his role after allegations of bullying were made against him. He was cleared following an investigation but made the decision to leave.
“First of all it is a huge honour to be given this opportunity at such a world- renowned and historic club and city,” said Sharratt. “This club has done a huge amount for myself and my family and I feel it is time to stand up and repay the club by helping it rebuild through difficult times in rugby.
“It is a club I feel emotionally attached to, I have been part of the coaching staff in two different regimes and have also gained valuable experience in other environments whether with the Ospreys, in the English Premiership with Bristol and Worcester and on the international stage with Wales.
“I feel like I have the respect and the support of the players and staff and it is vitally important that we stick together and move forward as a group.
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“It is no secret that it will be a challenging season with the financial constraints in Welsh rugby but we still have world class players, seasoned Internationals and young hungry home grown players who are desperate to wear the jersey.
“One of the big positives at Cardiff is the pathway and it is important we fully utilise that and build from within. Across sport you continually see big teams go through challenging periods and there is absolutely no doubt about the stature of the club so it is a real privilege.
“Another positive is the support we have. The Arms Park is a special place and I know when we show fight and play the style of rugby we are capable of us that support will get right behind us.”
The region says they are working on finalizing Sherratt’s coaching staff and signing new players. The squad resumes training on August 14 after a two-week break for the final pre-season preparations.
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