By PETER JACKSON
WALES are being advised to consider Vern Cotter as their new head coach.
Mike Ruddock, the only Welshman to oversee a Grand Slam since Clive Rowlands 40 seasons ago, has urged the WRU to add Cotter to their all-New Zealand short list in the global search for Warren Gatland’s successor.
“Vern is definitely one who should be considered,” Ruddock said. “He is a class act.”
Cotter’s revival of the Scots gave him a higher win ratio than any of his predecessors during the pro era.
Since being superseded by Gregor Townsend, the 55- year-old Kiwi...