Following Wales' unexpected defeat to Italy, which resulted in the team receiving its first Wooden Spoon in 21 years, head coach Warren Gatland offered his resignation. The offer was made in a private conversation with Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) chief executive Abi Tierney, where Gatland expressed his willingness to step down, saying, "I said if you want me to resign, I am happy to do that." Tierney emphatically rejected Gatland's resignation, responding, "Like hell, that’s the last thing we want you to do," indicating her desire for him to remain in his position. Despite this support, Gatland acknowledged the team's current low point, admitting that Welsh rugby is at 'rock bottom'. This incident has sparked discussions about the future direction of Welsh rugby and Gatland's leadership.
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Wales coach Warren Gatland offered to resign in the changing room after defeat by Italy gave his side the Six Nations wooden spoon but the Welsh Rugby Union chief executive did not accept. Read more 🔽 https://t.co/44TKFqaYlK
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Warren Gatland says WRU CEO Abi Tierney has already told him that she doesn’t want him to resign. “She said ‘that’s the last thing I want’.” But he admits Welsh rugby is at ‘rock bottom’ after a first wooden spoon in 21 years.
Warren Gatland said in post #WALvITA press conference he had offered his resignation to WRU chief executive Abi Tierney. Her response was 'like hell.' Gatland admitted his team had hit 'rock bottom.' 🏴🇮🇹
Conversation between Warren Gatland and WRU CEO Abi Tierney. WG: “I said if you want me to resign, I am happy to do that." AT: "Like hell, that’s the last thing we want you to do."
Wales coach Warren Gatland has just revealed a conversation he had with WRU chief executive Abi Tierney after the game: “I said if you want me to resign, I am happy to do that. She replied ‘Like hell, that’s the last thing we want you to do.’”