Warren Gatland is set to leave his role as Wales head coach. Gatland was in line to depart at the end of the Six Nations but is now set to leave halfway through the tournament. Wales face Ireland on 22 February in Cardiff,

Loss to Italy on Saturday took Wales’ losing run to 14 straight Tests, with Gatland overseeing 20 losses in 26 games since re-taking job

Wales have reportedly decided to axe head coach Warren Gatland during their Six Nations campaign. Defeats in their opening two matches to France and Italy have prompted the Welsh Rugby Union to place Gatland on gardening leave while they search for his replacement.

Warren Gatland is set to depart his role as Wales head coach after a run of 14 consecutive international defeats.

It’s difficult, there’s so much passion and support for their national team and at the moment they are in a tough place."