The move to Leicester sees Bevan return to English sport for the first time since he worked as strength and conditioning coach of England’s national cricket team between 2009 to 2014.
Bevan, who worked in the fitness departments at Welsh rugby union sides Cardiff and Ospreys earlier in his career, most recently worked the domestic game with Dragons before joining USA Rugby in 2018.
He moved back to Welsh rugby to replace Nigel Walker more than two years ago, and it was only in January this year that Bevan had been talking of his belief that changes made by the WRU would help the men’s national team return to the world’s elite.
The Wales men’s team are at a statistical all-time low as they sit 12th in the world rankings, with Bevan saying the WRU has previously taken its “eye off the ball” in its succession planning.
WRU director of rugby and elite performance Dave Reddin said the governing body are “hugely grateful” for the work done by Bevan, and added that “future structures for the performance department” will now be considered.
