Today's rugby news as Welsh head coach sacked after hammering and England international set for Japan move

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Ex-Cardiff head coach Danny Wilson has been sacked as Glasgow Warriors in the wake of the club's 76-14 URC quarter-final defeat by Leinster.

The hammering capped a meek end to the URC season for Warriors, who lost six of their final eight matches. In the wake of Wilson's departure, Glasgow managing director Al Kellock said their form "has not been acceptable".

Wilson, who led Cardiff to a Challenge Cup victory in 2018, leaves Glasgow after just two years in charge of the side. He took over from Dave Rennie, having previously worked as Scotland's forwards coach after his time at the Arms Park.

"We are a proud organisation and want to be competitive week in, week out, and we felt therefore a change of head coach was the right step to take," Kellock added.

"It is never pleasant to have to make changes to our team, but we needed to act. I've enjoyed working closely with Danny and know he has given a huge amount to Glasgow over the past two seasons and for that I'd like to thank him and wish him well."

Wilson led the Warriors to fourth in a disrupted first season, before starting strongly this year. However, a drop in form saw them win just twice on the road all season - with the thrashing to Leinster the final straw.

"I am proud that we finished the season in the top eight and qualified for a quarter-final, and like everyone I am extremely disappointed with the result at the weekend," Wilson said.

"I'd like to thank the players and staff at Glasgow Warriors for all their hard work and commitment over the two seasons I was with the club."

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