8 hours ago Will Rowlands backs Wales to break out of ‘brutal situation’ in Springboks clash

Warren Gatland’s men face a colossal task against the world champions in Cardiff.

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10 hours ago Warren Gatland is turning into the fall guy for all the failings of Welsh rugby | Andy Bull

Kiwi coach isn’t making the best out of this Wales team, but his troubled reign could finally force the country to confront the state they are inTwo years, four months, and a lifetime ago, a Wales team not so very different from the one that will be on the field on Saturday beat the Springboks 13-12 in Bloemfontein. A lot of good Welsh sides have tried and failed to win in South Africa in the 60 years they’ve been touring. That team, coached by Wayne Pivac, and captained by Dan Biggar, were the first and only one to do it. They might even have won the series except the ifs and buts went against them in the first Test at Loftus Versfeld the previous week, when they lost 32-29 after Damian Willemse kicked a penalty in the final minute.Wales have fallen a long way in very little time. This...

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12 hours ago Siya Kolisi's classy words for Wales and Warren Gatland amid the storm

South Africa aren't underestimating Wales, despite everything

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12 hours ago Warren Gatland rallies Wales for South Africa clash amid speculation over future

Wales are reeling from a long run of Test-match defeats.

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14 hours ago WRU board member Jamie Roberts believes Warren Gatland will still be in job next week

Warren Gatland is under pressure like never before, but will still be Wales coach next week, according to Jamie Roberts

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17 hours ago Gatland farewell at end of annus horribilis? Wales v South Africa talking points

Wales face huge challenge following 11 successive Test defeats.

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17 hours ago Broken Wales face rugby’s biggest test as Warren Gatland aims to avoid another new low

Gatland’s side host the world champion Springboks looking to bring an unlikely end to the nation’s record losing run

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