Warren Gatland’s second reign as Wales head coach appears to be nearing its conclusion, according to reports.
The Welsh Rugby Union is reportedly set to call time on Gatland’s tenure with immediate effect on Tuesday afternoon, meaning he would not be in charge when Wales resume their Guinness Six Nations campaign at home to title favourites Ireland on 22 February.
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.
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