Wales experienced a significant defeat against Scotland in a recent rugby match, with a particularly poor first-half performance that has been described as one of the worst in coach Warren Gatland's career. The Welsh team struggled with their set piece, defense, and overall structure, leading to a score of 0-20 by halftime, with Scotland flying high. Despite the abysmal start and numerous errors, including five lost lineouts and multiple handling errors, Gatland noted a stunning rally in the second half, though it ultimately ended in an agonizing defeat. The match has been characterized as a low point for Wales but also a moment of potential rebirth for the team. Post-match, Gatland expressed that despite the loss, Wales will travel to Twickenham with renewed confidence.
🗣️ “It’s probably one of the worst 40-minute performances in my whole rugby career as a coach." #WALvSCO 🏴 Warren Gatland angry with Wales' first-half display. #GuinnessM6N https://t.co/WxBEaWNeX2
Wales coach Warren Gatland says his side will travel to Twickenham with renewed confidence after a stunning rally in an agonising defeat by Scotland that featured the "worst 40 minutes" of his lengthy coaching career ➡️ https://t.co/g6otiMUec2 #AFPSports #WALvSCO #SixNations https://t.co/phu4nCsfiB
'Warren Gatland's men may have lost to Scotland but this felt like the day Wales were reborn' ✍️@jcorrigangolf #TelegraphRugby | #SixNationsRugby
“It’s probably one of the worst performances, 40 minutes, in my whole rugby career as a coach. We were terrible, shocking. We had no tempo on our game.” Warren Gatland didn't mince his words about Wales's first-half performance yesterday - read more ⬇️ https://t.co/2aElnRaNuC
A wretched first half from Wales. Like chalk and cheese when it came to the speed of ball from the two sides. Add in five lost lineouts on the Welsh throw and assorted spillages and you have a recipe for 0-20. Dire.
No getting away from it, that was exceptionally poor half of rugby from Wales. Attack, defence, lineout, scrum. Even as someone who's not Welsh, it's not good to see. #WALvSCO
Wales far too sloppy. Missed kicks, awful lineout, handling errors galore. Lucky to score 0.... #WALvSCO
Abysmal start from Wales. Set piece shaky, defensively sloppy, no structure. Scotland flying.