"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.

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