Cardiff Blues have confirmed Gareth Baber and Justin Burnell will take joint charge of the squad until after the World Cup.
Duo promoted to replace Young on interim basis
Cardiff Blues have confirmed Gareth Baber and Justin Burnell will take joint charge of the squad until after the World Cup.
Backs coach Baber and forwards coach Burnell have been asked to lead the Welsh region following the recent resignation of Dai Young who joined Wasps last week.
The Blues also announced that the pair have been installed as interim appointments and the situation will be reassessed after the World Cup which takes place this autumn in New Zealand.
Blues chief executive Robert Norster said: "It has been decided that Justin and Gareth are to be given the opportunity to manage team affairs with the position being reviewed following the World Cup.
"It is a great opportunity for two young aspiring Welsh coaches to put their plans forward and gain greater experience.
"It's a move that's supported by the playing squad."
Opportunity
Burnell and Barber are now hoping to build on their good working relationship from the past five years.
"It is a great opportunity for both Gareth and myself," said Burnell.
"We have worked together for the last five years at the Blues academy, the Premiership and the senior Blues team and now we get the chance to capitalise on all that hard work and we relish the prospect."
Baber added: "The decision to provide this opportunity for Justin and myself maintains continuity and is a positive reflection on the coaching structure and environment we have all worked hard to establish to this point.
"We are both looking positively at the season ahead and are very fortunate to have such a capable group of players and staff as we prepare to tackle the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead."
The first decision made by the duo has been to re-appoint Paul Tito as the captain for a fourth season.
