■By STEFFAN THOMAS AND ALEX BYWATER
OSPREYS backs coach Gruff Rees looks set to take up the same role with Cardiff Blues as Wales’ capital region begin to plan for next season.
The Rugby Paper understands Rees applied to succeed Danny Wilson as head coach at the Blues and the Welsh Rugby Union were keen for him to take on the role.
That application was rejected by the Blues, but Rees remains in contention to head up their attack for the start of the 2018-19 campaign.
Incumbent Blues backs coach Matt Sherratt has been linked with the Ospreys and is in line to swap places with Ree...