Warren Gatland’s re-appointment as head coach of Wales’ national side was a surprising one, not so much because of Wayne Pivac’s dismissal, but because bringing back someone who held the position previously is a pretty unusual move in the professional era. It was a harsh call on Pivac who, despite getting Wales to play with … Continue reading The Return Of The King
Category: Warren Gatland
Bogey Team
Warren Gatland's exit from the position of Wales head coach after RWC 2019 was the most significant of the Six Nations sides. He had been in the job for over 10 years, and had moulded his team into a resilient, grizzled unit that, while not necessarily gifted, were good enough to win Grand Slams … Continue reading Bogey Team
Death By A Thousand Cuts
Ireland’s loss to Wales yesterday was eerily reminiscent of their defeat to England in the last round of the 2012 Six Nations; the conditions were atrocious, Ireland didn’t manage them well (while their opponents did) and everything they tried to do was hindered by slow ruck ball. The difference between the two matches is … Continue reading Death By A Thousand Cuts
The Lion’s Den
In the long run, the outcome of this weekend's fixture between Wales and Ireland isn't the be-all and end-all for either team; with the World Cup on the horizon, there are bigger challenges ahead for both sides, but a win could be crucial for the victor. If Wales come away with a Grand Slam, … Continue reading The Lion’s Den
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