Warren Gatland is set to leave his role as Wales head coach midway through the Six Nations, according to reports. Gatland’s position has been subject to more intense scrutiny in the aftermath of Saturday’s dismal 22-15 loss to Italy in Rome that saw crisis-stricken Wales’ record losing run extend to 14 consecutive Test matches. Multiple outlets on Tuesday morning reported that Gatland would be leaving his post in the aftermath of that latest woeful defeat, with official confirmation from the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) expected to arrive later this afternoon.
Wales are reportedly poised to name an initial interim successor to Gatland to take charge for their three remaining Six Nations matches, against Ireland, Scotland and England. The tournament is currently in its first fallow week, with Wales now not returning to action until they host reigning champions and favourites Ireland at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on February 22. They travel to face Scotland at Murrayfield on Mach 8 before finishing the Six Nations at home to England a week later.
