Sophie Spence to join Wales coaching staff for 2021 Rugby World Cup

Spence has been forwards coach at Welsh Division 1 West men’s side Penclawdd since 2019

Sophie Spence. Picture: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

There will be at least one Irishwoman at next year’s Rugby World Cup and former international Sophie Spence is delighted with the huge opportunity she has been given with Wales as part of World Rugby’s RWC 2021 Coaching Internship Programme.

Spence, 33, has joined the Wales women’s coaching team for next year’s tournament, when they will be in a pool alongside the defending champions and hosts New Zealand as well as Australia and a Final Qualification Tournament winner that may turn out to be Ireland.