Warren Gatland says he is “hurting” following his departure as Wales head coach.
Gatland left his role on February 11 by mutual agreement with the Welsh Rugby Union following a run of 14 successive Test defeats.
The New Zealander’s second reign as Wales boss delivered just six wins in 26 Tests, with Matt Sherratt appointed on an interim basis for remaining Guinness Six Nations games against Ireland, Scotland and England.
“The negativity will go away, it will go. Am I hurting a little bit? Yes, of course I am hurting. But I will get over that quickly,” Gatland told the Telegraph.
Gatland reflected on what he called the “must-win” nature of Wales’ Six Nations clash against Italy, which his team lost 22-15…