Warren Gatland to stand down as Wales coach ahead of Ireland Six Nations clash
The Welsh Rugby Union is set to call time on Gatland’s tenure with immediate effect this afternoon, meaning he would not be in charge when Wales resume their Six Nations campaign at home to title favourites Ireland on Saturday February 22.
It follows a record run of 14 successive Test match defeats that began with Wales’ 2023 World Cup quarter-final loss to Argentina.
Gatland has found himself behind the eight-ball following opening Six Nations games that produced a 43-0 drubbing by France and 22-15 loss to Italy, which was Wales’ first defeat in Rome for 17 years.
If Gatland goes mid-tournament, the WRU would be required to appoint an interim head coach for remaining Six Nations fixtures against Ireland, Scotland and England.
Current Wales assistant coach Rob Howley filled that role during Gatland’s first reign as Wales boss when the New Zealander was on British and Irish Lions coaching duties.
A permanent successor to Gatland would ideally be in place for Wales’ two-Test summer tour…
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