Warren Gatland sacked? The favourites to replace the Wales boss
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Wales' Six Nations woes deepened on Saturday as they slumped to a 22-15 defeat against Italy in Rome, extending their dismal losing streak to 10 matches.
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Once the mastermind behind Wales’ remarkable success, Warren Gatland now finds himself under intense scrutiny, with fans calling for his departure after his team matched the country’s unwanted record for consecutive Test losses. Their last victory? A distant memory from the 2023 World Cup pool stages.
Wales’ campaign has been a nightmare so far, with no signs of turning things around. In fact, 84% of Welsh fans in a recent poll believe it’s time for a change at the top.
One fan commented: “Thanks for the memories, Warren, but it's time to go. Not all his fault, but his position is now untenable.”
Another said: “It looks like Gatland is on the verge of tears every time the cameras cut to him.”
And one fan suggested a bold change: “If Wales were clever, they'd sack Warren Gatland and offer Shaun Edwards a contract until the World Cup as head coach and defensive coach. What he's done with Wales in the past, and now with France, is incredible. It would weaken France and give Wales a much-needed boost.”
Ronan O’Gara: The Irish Icon at 4/1
Next in line is none other than Ireland’s rugby royalty, Ronan O’Gara, sitting at 4/1. The La Rochelle head coach’s name is circulating as a possible savior, bringing a European title-winning aura to Wales’ struggling setup.
Jonathan Humphreys: A Familiar Face at 6/1
Wales assistant coach Jonathan Humphreys finds himself third on the list at 6/1. Could an internal promotion help salvage the Dragons’ pride, or does the squad need an entirely fresh approach?
The Outsiders: Eddie Jones and Steve Borthwick at 50/1
Long shots like Eddie Jones and England's Steve Borthwick remain at 50/1. Could one of these big-name gambles somehow pay off, or is it a bridge too far for the WRU?
BonusCodeBets: Who’s Next for Wales?
Here are the odds for who could be the next Wales manager:
- Steve Tandy: 2/1
- Ronan O'Gara: 4/1
- Jonathan Humphreys: 6/1
- Brad Mooar, Dai Young: 8/1
- Shaun Edwards: 10/1
- Pat Lam: 14/1
- Rob Baxter: 16/1
- Chris Boyd: 20/1
- Mark McCall: 25/1
- Robin McBryde, Adam Jones: 33/1
- Eddie Jones, Steve Borthwick: 50/1
A spokesperson for BonusCodeBets summed up the situation: "Steve Tandy is the 2/1 favourite to replace the under-pressure Warren Gatland as Wales boss. Ten straight defeats, capped by a 27-21 loss to Fiji at the Principality Stadium, have intensified speculation over Gatland’s future. Scotland's defence coach leads the field ahead of Ronan O'Gara (4/1) and Jonathan Humphreys (6
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