'Last chance' for Jenkins

Monday, 10, Apr 2006 10:17

Gareth Jenkins has confirmed he has applied for the post of Wales boss despite his well-documented disagreements with the hierarchy in charge of Welsh rugby.

Jenkins had previously stated that he would never apply for the job again after being snubbed last time.

He was the massive favourite to land the post last when it last became vacant but the Welsh Rugby Union opted for Mike Ruddock even though he had not applied for the job.

But Jenkins said: "I have met and discussed with people I have a big regard and respect for and they reassured me the process would be different this time.

"The role of national coach will be viewed differently this time to last time. Those reassurances have encouraged me to apply for the job."

And he admitted again that it was now or never for him to land the top.

"This is probably the last opportunity I have to coach international rugby. I have always wanted to and I want to be positive," he added.

Ruddock stepped down surprisingly in the middle of the Six Nations and the temporary boss Scott Johnson has decided to join Australia.

Jenkins is currently in charge of the Llanelli Scarlets and it is thought that he has been included in a six-man shortlist to be the new Wales coach.track

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