Cardiff head coach Matt Sherratt becomes Wales head coach Steve Tandy's second appointment.
Cardiff head coach Matt Sheratt is leaving the region to join Steve Tandy's backroom staff as Wales attack coach on a full time basis.
Sherratt took over as Wales caretaker head coach for three games in the 2025 Six Nations following the departure of Warren Gatland.
The 47-year-old was kept in interim charge for the summer tour of Japan which saw Wales finally end their record run of 18 consecutive Test defeats.
"This was obviously a difficult decision to make as Cardiff is genuinely a club that means a huge amount to me and my family, and it's also one that's heading in the right direction," said Sherratt.
"However, opportunities in the international game do not come around often and the chance to test myself at the highest level, while returning to a more hands on role, is something I could not turn down."
Sherratt's assistant coaches at Cardiff - Corniel van Zyl, Jonny Goodridge, Scott Andrews and Gethin Jenkins - will take interim charge of the region who begin their United Rugby Championship (URC) campaign against Lions on Saturday.
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Cardiff say they have begun a review process to find Sherratt's long-term successor.
The region's interim managing director, Jamie Muir, said: "The fact he has been approached by Wales is testament to the progress we have made as a club with him at the helm as head coach.
"We are confident with the staff that remain in place and are fully focussed on kicking off the new season on Saturday night in positive fashion."
Former Osprey's coach Tandy took over his role as Wales head coach on 1 September and has already added Danny Wilson to his management team with responsibility for the line-out and contact areas.
Wales have four autumn international in November against Argentina, Japan, New Zealand and South Africa.
Sherratt returned to Cardiff for a second stint as Backs and Attack Coach in 2021 and spent the past two seasons as head coach.
"I am proud that we have been able to put the club back on solid foundations, have implemented a playing style that resonates with the history and city, and enjoyed so many memorable moments at the Arms Park," added Sherratt.
"The timing is not ideal, however I am confident that the club is in good hands with some excellent coaches and staff behind the scenes."
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