'Terrible, shocking' – Warren Gatland blasts 'career-worst’ performance

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'Terrible, shocking' – Warren Gatland blasts 'career-worst’ performance

2024/02/05 Report

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Warren Gatland, the head coach of Wales, has issued an apology to the fans following their poor performance in the first half against Scotland in the Six Nations. In their opening tournament match, Wales trailed by 20-0 at halftime and conceded another try at the start of the second half, putting them 27 points behind.

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However, they staged an impressive comeback, coming close to a stunning victory. Ultimately, Wales fell short and Scotland escaped with a narrow 27-26 win. Gatland expressed pride in the team's response in the second half but admitted disappointment in their performance in the opening 40 minutes.

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