Ruddock had stepped down less than a year after leading Wales to a Grand Slam.
Mike Ruddock, who had won the Six Nations Grand Slam with Wales a year earlier, had resigned from his post in February.
Pickering said: “What shone through for us was Gareth’s fantastic passion and vision for the game. He is a coach of the highest calibre and he has had success over many years with Llanelli. A firm favourite of the Welsh supporters, Jenkins enjoyed success with Llanelli and was assistant Wales coach when they were crowned 1994 Five Nations champions.Additionally, he helped Ian McGeechan mould an unbeaten midweek team during the 2005 British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand.
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