"The defining moment in this tenure was that we achieved a quarter-final place, " said WRU chairman David Pickering.

BBC: Wales axe Jenkins after Cup exit

Rugby Football Union chief executive Francis Baron and Welsh Rugby Union chairman David Pickering have held informal talks about the possibility.

BBC: England and Wales ponder Cup bid

The panel of Roger Lewis, David Pickering and Gerald Davies are currently in New Zealand looking to replace sacked coach Gareth Jenkins.

BBC: Best questions Wales coach panel

Jenkins was told of the Welsh Rugby Union's decision by chief executive Roger Lewis and chairman David Pickering at the team hotel on Sunday.

BBC: Wales axe Jenkins after Cup exit

Jenkins was axed by Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Roger Lewis and chairman David Pickering at the team hotel on Sunday and Turner has some sympathy with the former Scarlets boss.

BBC: Turner rules out Wales approach