Six Nations 2023: Welsh rugby in turmoil as Warren Gatland prepares for Scotland

Key Facts

• Gatland had overseen a golden era for Wales between 2008 and 2019, but this was a sobering lesson about how far the national team has fallen in his absence.
• He will ultimately be judged by the results at the World Cup later this year in France and will back himself to turn around Welsh fortunes after spending more time with a struggling squad.
• In the short term, though, this sort of Six Nations showing makes uncomfortable viewing for Welsh fans SLOW STARTERS, DISCIPLINE ISSUES It might seem a lazy narrative to suggest Wales teams start slowly in tournaments, but they keep living up to the stereotype.
• Wales improved in the second half, with Liam Williams scoring a try, but for all the home possession and territory dominance, Ireland absorbed the pressure as Gatland's side proved wasteful after creating chances.

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