Gruff Rees: Ospreys backs coach says future will be clear in 'next couple of weeks'

Gruff Rees has worked alongside head coach Steve Tandy since 2012

Ospreys backs coach Gruff Rees will clarify his future in the "next couple of weeks" after a turbulent period for the region.

Rees, who was appointed in 2012, is out of contract at the end of the season.

Head coach Steve Tandy admits he and his staff are under pressure with Ospreys bottom of Conference A in the Pro14 after just two wins this term.

Asked if this was the toughest spell of his five years with the region, Rees said: "Yeah, it is."

The former Wales Under-18s coach added: "I'll clarify that [my future] over the next couple of weeks or so.

"Genuinely, I've been immersed 100% on trying to work our way through this. The people above me, the supporters, the players deserve nothing less.

"I know that sounds like a cheesy answer but it is about the here and now and trying to work our way through this."

Ospreys suffered a record 47-6 Pro14 home defeat by Conference A leaders Glasgow on Sunday.

Rees admits the region's form and the doubts about his future are weighing on his mind.

"It does to a certain degree. We are doing our damnedest to turn it around," he added.

"Things are catching up with us a little but there's no excuse for what we're putting out there, and it is a reflection of what we're coaching and not getting through.

"It's a low in that respect but also for the players it doesn't reflect what their perceived ability is so they've got to be a part of that low feeling. It's a collective.

"We've got to work our way through for the hardcore fans, to show we can do more from a tactical, technical point of view but also from an effort and physical point of view."