Gatland has parted ways with Wales by mutual consent two rounds into the Six Nations after overseeing a run of 14 consecutive defeats stretching back to the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
The former England wing Ugo Monye has claimed that Warren Gatland was “ruining players” while Wales head coach with the New Zealander’s departure now confirmed.
Another Six Nations wooden spoon appears to beckon for Wales after defeats to France and Italy, with Cardiff boss Matt Sherratt installed as an interim coach while a search is undertaken for a permanent successor.
Gatland has departed Wales by mutual consent just two rounds into the Six Nations after 14 consecutive defeats.
Citing the example of fly half Ben Thomas, who usually plays at inside centre for Cardiff, Monye wonders if some of Gatland’s recent selections have been detrimental to the development of a young squad.
