Gatland back with Wales?
Warren Gatland may be in line for a second stint as coach of Wales – replacing a fellow New Zealander.
Wayne Pivac’s job looks tenuous ahead of next year’s World Cup after his troops fell apart late in a 39-34 loss to Australia in Cardiff yesterday – a week after being stunned at home by Georgia.
Should the Wales Rugby Union decide to sack Pivac after its review into their woeful autumn campaign, former coach Gatland is tipped as a leading replacement option.
The BBC reported Gatland could be in line for an interim role until the World
Cup in France, while they also mentioned New Zealand coaches Scott Robertson and Brad Mooar as others in consideration.
Gatland coached Wales for 12 years with notable success, leading them to two World Cup semifinal appearances and four Six Nations crowns before leaving in 2019.
The former Waikato hooker is contracted to coach the Chiefs in next year’s Super Rugby competition.
While commentating on the clash between Wales and Australia, Gatland said he hadn’t received any contact from the WRU about any possible role.