Sherratt discusses potential Wales return amid coaching changes

Wales lock Adam Beard is set to return to action for the Ospreys after a four-month injury layoff, with coach Duncan Jones expressing optimism about his influence on the team's performance against Connacht. Meanwhile, Cardiff's head coach Matt Sherratt, who recently ended a challenging interim stint with the national team, is preparing for an important URC match against the Lions, with several Wales internationals returning to bolster the bench. Sherratt acknowledged the team's struggles, noting a four-match losing streak and emphasizing the significance of the upcoming game for their playoff hopes. The Cardiff squad is currently sixth in the URC, while the Lions have struggled on away games. Sherratt has also not ruled out the possibility of coaching Wales again on an interim basis during the summer tour to Japan, as the Welsh Rugby Union seeks a permanent replacement. The situation remains fluid, with uncertainty surrounding the appointment of a new head coach before the tour.