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Jon Doel

Warren Gatland opens up on the impact his daughter's death had on his career

Warren Gatland has opened up on how the death of his baby daughter shaped his life, coaching philosophy and emphasis on family.

Gatland's first daughter, Shauna, passed away at just four-months-old nearly 31 years ago after being born with spina bifida. The Wales coach has previously spoken about the tragedy but has now detailed to the Telegraph the impact it has had on his career. You can read what he wrote in his autobiography here.

At the time he was playing for Irish club side Galwegians when wife Trudi was admitted to hospital to give birth in January, 1992. The pregnancy had gone well and scans had not suggested there were any health issues to be concerned about, reports Wales Online.

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