Warren Gatland succeeded Wayne Pivac as head coach of Wales

Former Wales coach Warren Gatland has once again taken the position after head coach Wayne Pivac stepped down. According to media reports, Gatland will helm the duty for Six Nations 2023 and the Rugby World Cup 2023. Reports also suggested that Gatland will stay until the world cup in 2027.

Warren Gatland was the head coach of Wales between 2007 and 2019 and led the team to victories in four Six Nations and three Grand Slams. Gatland also led Wales to two world cup semi-finals in 2011 and 2019. He was reappointed as the head coach following the team’s dismal campaign, as the team won three of the 12 matches in the last year.

During Pivac’s three-year tenure, Wales lost against Georgia for the very first time and fell down to the ninth position in the global rankings. The team lost 20 of their 34 games under Pivac, winning 12 and drawing one. The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) took the decision to replace Wayne Pivac, who took over the charge from fellow New Zealander Gatland in 2019.




Choosing Gatland was a no-brainer because he is the most successful coach in the team’s history. Another important point to consider is that Gatland’s last season at Wales oversaw the team’s glorious unbeaten run for 14 games, reaching the top spot. Gatland is expected to join Wales before Christmas. At the time of his selection, he was coaching the Super Rugby tournament team, The Chiefs, based in Hamilton, New Zealand.

Commenting on his return as the Wales head coach, Gatland said he was looking forward to it and that his immediate priority was winning the Six Nations and World Cup next year. He added that there was no time for sentiment and indicated that he would focus on preparation and results.

FAQs:

1. How many games did Wales win in Pivac’s last year?
   Three out of 12 games.
2. When will Warren Gatland join Wales?
   Gatland is expected to join before Christmas.