John Kear has been appointed by Wales as the successor to lestyn Harris. He will take charge of Wales for the first time this autumn when they take on France, Scotland and Ireland in the European Championships and his appointment includes the 017 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. read the chairman statement after the cut
Brian Juliff, Wales Rugby chairman said: "The appointment of John Kear as head coach brings a wealth of experience forged at the highest level of game to Wales Rugby League. His Knowledge and the proven ability to bring the very best out of players makes him an ideal fit for Wales Rugby League at this formative time. It was important to bring in someone who shares our values and is committed to our vision to be a top-four league nation in governance and performance. John's immediate Challenge is to balance a young but very capable Wales squad into a winning team at this year's European Championship and thereafter lay the foundation for success at the Rugby League World Cup 2017. I look forward to building a strong and supportive relationship with John to underpin the undoubted potential of Wales Rugby League."
Kear was England coach in the 2000 World Cup and coached France in 1997 for a short while
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