Gritty Gatland, Wales’ great redeemer
Kiwi tactician Warren Gatland has again underlined his coaching credentials by leading Wales into a fourth successive World Cup quarter-final.
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Kiwi tactician Warren Gatland has again underlined his coaching credentials by leading Wales into a fourth successive World Cup quarter-final.
Assistant coach Jonathan Thomas said unbeaten Wales were not bothered by Argentina labelling them as favourites for Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final clash.
Wales are in “good spirits” heading into their quarter-final against Argentina, according to physical performance head Huw Bennett, who said everyone was available for selection.
Wales were made to work hard for a bonus-point victory over Georgia on Saturday, but lost veteran No 8 Taulupe Faletau to a tournament-ending injury.
Louis Rees-Zammit scored a second-half hat-trick of tries to help Wales claim a resounding win over Georgia in Nantes on Saturday to finish top of World Cup Pool C.
Louis Rees-Zammit scored a second-half hat-trick of tries to help Wales beat Georgia in Nantes on Saturday to finish top of Pool C at the Rugby World Cup.
While coach Warren Gatland says the disappointment of a historic loss against Georgia will not factor into the World Cup rematch on Saturday, a victory will clinch Pool C and confirm the resurgence of hard-working Wales.
Jac Morgan is rested as Warren Gatland named his Wales lineup to play Georgia in their final World Cup Pool C match in Nantes on Saturday.
Dan Biggar is expected to be sidelined for two weeks with the chest injury that forced the Wales flyhalf off the pitch in Sunday’s record thrashing of Australia.
Gareth Anscombe kicked 23 points as Wales piled more misery on Australia with a resounding World Cup Pool C win in Lyon on Sunday night.