Warren Gatland says he would not have returned to the position of Wales head coach had he know the full scale of issues in Welsh rugby.
On and off the field, the game in Wales has faced unprecedented turbulence over the past 12 months.
Budget cuts, a near player strike on the eve of the Six Nations match against England and a sexism scandal rocking the Welsh Rugby Union were just a few of the problems, coupled with poor performances from the men's national team and continued failure to compete for silverware at regional level. . To get the latest rugby news sent straight to your inbox, sign up here