Ospreys part company with Holley

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Holley has been with the Ospreys since their inception in 2003, but following discussions with the board it was decided he should leave with immediate effect.

Tandy has been a part of the Ospreys set-up since the beginning of regional rugby, making 102 appearances.

Holley has paid the price for the Ospreys' continued lack of success in the Heineken Cup. In 2010 they lost to Biarritz in the quarter-finals, but they have failed to qualify for the knockout stages since.

The RaboDirect Pro12 League has been a happier hunting ground, however, after they won the competition in 2010, the third of the region's three Celtic League titles. And while they also lie second in this season's table, it is their shortcomings in Europe that have proved decisive.

"Sean has been an excellent servant to the region over the last nine years and can be justifiably proud of all he has achieved with the Ospreys," said Ospreys managing director Mike Cuddy. "Sean is in agreement with us that he too is now in a position where he needs a new challenge."

Tandy began coaching within the Ospreys, steering the under-16 squad to the WRU Regional Age Grade Championship.

He was appointed head coach at Bridgend Ravens, who he led to the Welsh Premiership during his first season in charge.

He combined his duties at Bridgend with a role at the Ospreys, culminating in the post of acting head coach for this season's LV= Cup campaign.

"This is an excellent opportunity for me and I'm really excited about the challenges ahead," said Tandy. "Clearly there's an air of expectation on whoever is in charge at the Ospreys, but having been here since the very beginning I know what to expect."