Rugby World Cup: Warren Gatland won’t apologise for pushing Wales players ‘to limit’ during 'brutal' France build-up

Warren Gatland will not apologise for pushing his Wales players “to the limit” ahead of the Rugby World Cup in France. The Welsh squad are set to embark on two gruelling training camps in the lead-up to September’s tournament. Ad The camps have become notorious for the physical and mental demands involved, but Gatland defended the intensity of the training he plans to put his players through.

Six NationsFrance live up to star billing to see off England and clinch Grand Slam19/03/2022 AT 22:50 «A lot is made about the fitness but the camps are not just about being brutal,» he said. «This is a chance for us to put in the details that you just don't get time to do in a normal campaign. “We've prided ourselves in the past that we've been able to compete with the best teams in the world because we've worked so hard that we can play for the full 80 minutes.

»We won't fold when we're under the pump and we can stay in the fight to give ourselves a chance to win. "[Former Wales and current France defence coach] Shaun Edwards once said: 'it's called a Test match because that's exactly what it is'. It tests you in every aspect; your resolve, physicality, skills, mental toughness.