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The Independent UK
Luke Baker

Who will be the next Wales coach? Four candidates to replace Warren Gatland after Six Nations exit

Who will succeed Warren Gatland as Wales head coach? - (Getty Images/The Independent)

After the Welsh Rugby Union confirmed Warren Gatland’s departure with immediate effect, attention is already turning to who might replace him as Wales head coach.

Wales dropped to a record low 12th in the world rankings and suffered a record-extending 14th successive loss following the Six Nations defeat by Italy. The 61-year-old New Zealander was under contract until the 2027 World Cup, but recent results had made his position untenable.

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