Cardiff publicly call out Twitter user who suggested coach's appointment was 'box ticking'

Cardiff Rugby have issued a strong response after a Twitter user suggested they had "ticked a box" by appointing Chadd Mutyambizi as head coach of their U-18s side.

The Welsh team posted a profile article on Mutyambizi, highlighting his impressive progression up the age-grade coaching ladder to land the important role.

But one Twitter user, who describes himself as a rugby fan, sparked anger from members of the public when he responded with the words "Tick that box?".

Cardiff were so angry about the message they issued a public response on Wednesday night, saying: "The only boxes ticked here are superbly qualified, experienced, dedicated, Cardiff through-and-through volunteer and we couldn’t be prouder.

"We have reported your tweet and are relieved to find your name is not on any of our databases.

"Our club and rugby is fully inclusive."

Mutyambizi previously played at semi-professional level and began coaching Cardiff Harlequins, his boyhood club, 10 years ago.

He initially joined the Cardiff under-16 north side as an assistant coach and later moved south before taking charge of the under-17 side last season.

Mutyambizi said: “It’s been great. I’ve worked with a lot of these boys from when they first came into the under-16 programme around two or three years ago.

“I know them well and I’ve seen them develop during that time and I was really excited to work with them again, at a later stage in their development.

“It’s been fascinating to see how each individual has developed and I think there’s potential for them to grow even further over the next few weeks."

Mutyambizi has been nominated by Cardiff to join the Welsh Rugby Union’s Level 4 coaching course, as they bid to give development opportunities for coaches within