Regional teams were introduced as a tier above the traditional club-based structures in 2003, and the five (later four) regional sides became the top level of domestic professional rugby in the country. Henry was consequently nicknamed “the Great Redeemer” by the Welsh media and fans, a reference to the opening line of Cwm Rhondda, a popular song among Welsh rugby fans. Wales finished fifth, new england football kit and Gareth Jenkins was eventually appointed as his replacement. Hosting the 1999 World Cup, Wales qualified for the quarter-finals for the first time since 1987, england kits but lost 24-9 to eventual champions Australia. A lack of success in the Five and Six Nations (Italy joined the tournament in 2000), and especially a number of heavy losses to Ireland, new england shirt led to Henry’s resignation in February 2002; his assistant Steve Hansen took over.