Warren Gatland to LEAVE Wales midway through Six Nations in rarely-seen move after worst losing streak in their history
WARREN Gatland is set to depart his role as Wales rugby head coach just two games into their horror Six Nations campaign.
Wales are suffering from the worst run of form in their history after 14th consecutive defeats and have slumped to 12th in the rankings.
Pressure has ramped up on Gatland after another embarrassing defeat in the 22-15 Six Nations loss to Italy in Rome on Saturday.
The New Zealander and the WRU will now part ways mid-Championship, according to
No replacements have been named before his pending departure has been officially confirmed.
Wales fancied a first win in 14 games against Italy but failed to turn up and are favourites to wooden spoon for successive years.
The margin of defeat in Rome - their first los in the Italian capital in 18 years - flattered Wales.
They bagged two late tries when Italy were thinking more about their lap of honour than seeing the game out.
SunSport revealed on Monday that Gatland's job was on the line and WRU board have scheduled a board meeting for Wednesday.
Wales sit rock bottom of the Six Nations standings and were hammered 43-0 in France in their opener.
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Wales are closer to Brazil and Belgium in rugby’s world rankings, than to South Africa and New Zealand.
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Second-tier nation Georgia climbed above them after a 40-7 win over Holland.
Gatland has now been in charge of Wales’ worst and best ever runs.
They actually won 14 in a row in 2017-19 and briefly topped the world rankings.
After guiding Wales to three Grand Slams and two World Cup semi-finals in his first term, Gatland’s second stint has been nothing short of disastrous since returning in 2022.
They have won just six of his 26 matches in charge this time around.
Former Wales captain Gwyn Jones was one of many ex-players to deliver a savage verdict on the coach’s efforts.
Jones said: "His position is untenable. Even a win in Italy wouldn't have been enough."
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And with Ireland and England travelling to Cardiff, sandwiched around a trip to Scotland, even the most passionate Welsh supporter expects another whitewash.
Wales lost all five matches in the annual championship in 2024, but the home nation stuck with Gatland amid the influx of young players.
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