Gatland 'would have avoided Wales return' if he had known extent of problems
Warren Gatland says he would not have returned for a second spell as Wales coach had he known the full extent of the problems plaguing Welsh rugby.
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Gatland would have gone elsewhere had he known extent of Welsh problems
Warren Gatland said he would not have returned as Wales coach had he known the full extent of the issues facing rugby in the country, but he believes Welsh rugby can bring about a "positive reset".
Warren Gatland 'had no idea' of Welsh rugby's problems prior to returning
Warren Gatland has revealed that he would not have returned for a second spell as Wales head coach had he known the full extent of Welsh rugby's problems.
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