Warren Gatland is set to leave his role as Wales’s head coach midway through the Six Nations after a record 14 consecutive international defeats, it was widely reported today.
Wales, who finished bottom of the Six Nations last year with five defeats, are on course for another embarrassing whitewash after a 22-15 loss in Italy at the weekend.
They face champions Ireland on February 22 in Cardiff before a trip to Scotland and a home fixture against England.
The confirmation of Gatland’s departure was likely to come from the Welsh Rugby Union later on today.