Warren Gatland has left his position as Wales head coach with immediate effect.
The Welsh Rugby Union officially confirmed the news this afternoon, with Cardiff coach Matt Sherratt taking over for the remainder of the Six Nations.
WRU CEO Abi Tierney has expressed her gratitude to Gatland for his service to Welsh rugby and called upon the nation to back Sherratt as he takes charge for the remaining fixtures of the current campaign, against Ireland, Scotland and England.
"The WRU and Warren have agreed that making this change now is in the best interests of the Wales squad as it continues to compete in the 2025 Six Nations tournament," said Tierney.
"We are grateful to Warren for all he has done for the game in Wales. He remains our longest-serving and most decorated head coach in terms of the silverware he has won.
"Matt Sherratt takes over at a pivotal time. It is a credit to him that he has not hesitated to answer Wales’s call and is also testament to the strong relationship that now exists throughout the Welsh professional game that Cardiff Rugby are fully supportive of the move.
"Matt will return to Cardiff Rugby after the Six Nations in order to concentrate his efforts on what is already a promising campaign for our capital club.
"Our intention is to have a permanent appointment in place before this summer’s two-Test tour to Japan, with all options open."
