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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harry Latham-Coyle

Warren Gatland blames Margaret Thatcher and teachers’ strikes for Welsh rugby’s decline

Warren Gatland has apportioned some of the blame for the decline of Welsh rugby on Margaret Thatcher after claiming that the teacher strikes in the 1980s helped “kill off” the sport in schools.

Gatland’s second stint in charge of Wales came to an end by mutual consent last week after presiding over a record losing run of 14 consecutive matches.

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