Wales hires Alex Davies from Leicester as kicking coach

Alex Davies is set to join Wales' management team as kicking coach, effective September 1. He leaves Leicester after one season and has prior experience with the Netherlands, Rosslyn Park, and England women. Davies will assist the national team during Test windows and work with age-grade players. He succeeds Leigh Halfpenny, who held the position during summer's Nations Championship, and will contribute as Wales prepares for four Tests in November against Japan, New Zealand, and Australia, followed by a Nations Championship placings game in Twickenham.

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