Wayne Pivac has hit back at criticism over Wales' inconsistent form after their embarrassing defeat to Italy, adding that few will care if they succeed at next year's Rugby World Cup.
His time in charge of Wales has bounced between lows and highs, with last year's Six Nations triumph following a losing autumn run. Now, though, Wales have slumped to a fifth-place finish in the Six Nations and recorded a first defeat to Italy in 15 years. But Pivac has urged fans to look at the big picture with the Rugby World Cup taking place next year in France.
"If we go to the World Cup and get through the quarter-finals, win a quarter-final and get through to the semi-final, everyone will be happy," Pivac said after Wales' stunning 21-22 defeat in Cardiff. "We’re not going to lose focus on what the big goal is here and what the big picture is.
