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Gatland says ‘the right structures’ give Ireland an advantage over Wales
Wales head coach Warren Gatland ahead of the Guinness Six Nations match at Twickenham Stadium, London, February 10, 2024

WALES head coach Warren Gatland says he is “not 100 per cent convinced” that Welsh regional rugby will undergo the proper reset he feels it requires.

Wales face runaway Six Nations title favourites Ireland in Dublin on Saturday — and the contrast between two long-standing rivals could hardly be greater.

On the field, Ireland have lost just two of their last 40 home Tests, while victory over Wales would see them equal England’s record of 11 successive Six Nations wins.

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