The Messiah arrives!!!

[Taffy]

Warren Gatland has been confirmed as new Wales rugby coach!!

[Howard_lfc]

Warren Gatland has been confirmed as new Wales rugby coach!!

Is he supposed to be a good coach or what Taff?
What I know about RU you can write on the back of a stamp.

[gfarnan]

Great coach, turned Ireland around, then got stabbed in the back, he's learned a lot at wasps, putting a defensive system in place which he didn't do with Ireland etc

[Taffy]

Is he supposed to be a good coach or what Taff?
What I know about RU you can write on the back of a stamp.

Gatland has had international experience with Ireland (I'll never forget the 15 man line-out they did then! Classic!) and did well there before being pushed out rather harshly. He also had a very successful stint with Wasps where they won three league titles, one Heineken Cup and one Euro Shield under his guidance.

He was with Waikato Chiefs in NZ until this appointment today.

He seems a coach that gets the very best out of his players with his coaching ability and man-management, which is something we need in Wales at present. His teams usually play good attacking rugby, but with a solid pack setting the platform for the pacey backs to do their bit - which should suit Wales.

As you can probably tell, I'm rather excited with this appointment, and what a tasty looking opener for him with the 6 nations debut in twickenham!