It is 25 years this month since Warren Gatland answered Ireland's call, and how he would love to mark that anniversary with another victory over his former employers.Gatland’s second stint as Wales head coach begins against Ireland on Saturday in the opening round of the 2023 Six Nations.
Just like a quarter-century ago, the New Zealander has answered an SOS to take over a team in crisis.The Welsh Rugby Union came calling again after a dismal 2022 where Wales lost nine of their 12 games, which cost Wayne Pivac his job.
A winner of four Six Nations during his first stint in charge, including three Grand Slams, Gatland is tasked with reviving Wales’ fortunes on the pitch while others deal with the turmoil off it.We need your consent to load this comcast-player contentWe use comcast-player to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity.
Please review their details and accept them to load the content.Manage PreferencesDonal Lenihan and Eddie O'Sullivan expect a reaction from Wales under Warren Gatland when they face Ireland in Saturday's Six Nations openerThe 59-year-old has been the architect of some of Ireland’s most disappointing defeats over the past decade and a half.