Gatland: Wales are ‘in a bit of a hole’
Warren Gatland’s return to Wales has not inspired a turnaround in results, and he says the time has come for some “tough calls” in the wake of a record defeat to Scotland.
Warren Gatland’s return to Wales has not inspired a turnaround in results, and he says the time has come for some “tough calls” in the wake of a record defeat to Scotland.
Finn Russell turned on the style to steer Scotland to a bonus-point victory over Wales at Murrayfield on Saturday night and end an 11-game hoodoo against Warren Gatland.
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The SARugbymag.co.za team has unanimously backed Scotland to come away with their first win against Wales in over two years, but is split between Ireland and France when the Six Nations resumes this weekend.
Wales coach Warren Gatland has dropped Alun Wyn Jones, Taulupe Faletau and Justin Tipuric from a revamped starting XV for Saturday’s Six Nations match against Scotland.
Duhan van der Merwe scored an epic solo try to help Scotland retain the Calcutta Cup, while Ireland spoiled Warren Gatland’s Wales comeback with an impressive win in Cardiff.
Warren Gatland remained positive despite his second spell as Wales coach starting with a comprehensive 34-10 loss at home to Ireland on Saturday.
Ireland survived a second-half fightback from Wales to kick off the 2023 Six Nations with a convincing four-tries-to-one victory in Cardiff on Saturday.
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Leigh Halfpenny has been ruled out of Wales’ Six Nations opener against Ireland on Saturday due to a back spasm.