Warren Gatland plans patient approach but also surprises from Wales at World Cup
Wales know they are in safe hands when Warren Gatland leads them to his fourth Rugby World Cup as head coach.
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New-look Wales hope to spring a surprise in France
Coach Warren Gatland has been at pains to stress his squad for the Rugby World Cup is as much about building for the next cycle as winning the tournament in France having lost several established players to retirement and injury.
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.
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.
Thomas backing Reffell to fill Tipuric void
Gareth Thomas is backing Tommy Reffell to fill the void left by the 'outstanding' Justin Tipuric and play a key role in Wales' World Cup charge. The emergence of flanker Reffell was one of the bright spots of Wayne Pivac's reign as Wales boss but the Leicester Tigers man started just one match during the 2023 Six Nations following Warren Gatland's return.
Wales team announcement live updates as Warren Gatland names side for Italy Six Nations clash
Warren Gatland will today name his Wales side to face Italy in Rome on Saturday, and it's fair to say he is expected to mix things up.
Wales assistant Neil Jenkins confident team will be in ‘good nick’ for World Cup
Neil Jenkins is confident that current pain can become long-term gain for Wales by the time they arrive at this year’s World Cup.