Jenkins’ appointment is well received

NEW Wales coach Gareth Jenkins has been hailed as “the right man at the right time” after being appointed to succeed Grand Slam winner Mike Ruddock.

Llanelli Scarlets rugby director Jenkins steps into the hot-seat two years after being controversially overlooked for Welsh rugby's top job. And Welsh Rugby Union chiefs lauded Jenkins' qualities after he signed a two-year contract that will incorporate Wales' 2007 World Cup assault.

Jenkins' first task will be to confirm a backroom team his Llanelli assistant and former Wales centre Nigel Davies is a strong candidate for one of the key support roles then select a squad for a two-Test tour of Argentina in June.