Sean Lynn: New coach to unlock Wales’ potential by creating ‘one family’

Creating the right environment with Wales is among Lynn’s top priorities – he must have mentioned it a dozen times during the press interviews.

And that is music to the ears of WRU critics, especially after a 2023 review found aspects of its culture were sexist, misogynistic, racist and homophobic.

The women’s side also had to deal with a long-running contract row last year, which saw the WRU apologise for the way it had been handled.

“My big pitch was making sure that we set the right environment,” said Lynn.

“That’s how I set the tone with the player group and the staff, that’s the piece where we all need to be aligned.

“It’s not just about what you do on the pitch, it’s everything you create off the pitch.”

Lynn also emphasised they will become “one family”, with pathway players described as “future family”.

He is also on the lookout for lost family – by bringing in Wales-qualified players.

“Kate Williams is a great example. She was out in New Zealand and has reconnected to come back to Wales and is going very well in PWR,” Lynn added.