Warren Gatland pre-match press conference | Wales v South Africa | Autumn Nations Series

[@RozWentworth]

Saffa here...any team can have an off day. Trust both teams will show up on the day...lets go🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@randomize9642]

Not to be rude... but this is an off year for Wales... not day... so it's a much bigger problem then playing just 1 or 2 bad games... I'm a saffa myself and 2016 - 2017 were off years for the boks. Big change was needed and thank God it came. The Welsh problem is much much larger than we had.

[@SoCalDreaming87]

Wales will bounce back. They are a proud rugby nation, and Gatland is a good coach. I don't see them getting up against the Boks, but they will be back. Much respect from South Africa 🇿🇦 ❤

[@nevillepieterse9983]

Agree

[@arserobinson7118]

We have players that are not international standard yet, Virtually all our players from Grand Slam Wales are either retired or just gone. In time they look to have the potential to be good players. Gatland is not a miracle worker and Wales won't get good overnight, but there's no other coach that could make a difference for Wales.

[@SoCalDreaming87]

@arserobinson7118 Spot on. Excellent analysis. It takes time to build a good team.

[@gigolicious]

Agree. He handled the Lions Tour in SA poorly though and did either not respect Rassie or took wrong decision in dealingwith him.

[@daddystu7046]

Need to find a play-style, an identity. Haven't got the big guys to go toe-toe but there are other ways to win.

[@mybadgaming6786]

Gatland will always be one of the best in the game. It is not his fault.

[@StopTheRot]

Utter rubbish. The last thing he won was the unenviable award of “worst coach in the league” after losing 8 out of 8 with a very good Chiefs team.

[@arserobinson7118]

We have a pool of players that just aren't good enough yet.

[@ManaBlack208]

No he's not

[@yesyoucan76]

@@StopTheRot It's not the coach mate, if the boys are just not up to it, what must the coach do? We suppose he has to pick different players, but Wales need to believe in themselves, players we mean. Gatland is a world class coach

[@34547]

He handled that well. A true gentleman he is.

[@Straightshooterx71x]

Hes a great coach too.

[@gigolicious]

Wasnt a great gentleman during British Lions Tour last year...and paid for it

[@deebrowne1136]

As a BOKKE surporter Wales will come right the media here are really putting pressure on the coach Give him a break Wish wales and BOKKE a good game♥️♥️🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@jameswood99]

Respect🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Springbok my favourite team to watch in world rugby. Unbelievable talent and depth

[@LindilechristopherMgqobele]

Absolutely

[@stevenwortrich6014]

All these stupid loaded questions, this poor guy is up against rubbish politics, beyond his pay scale, there's obviously issues at grass roots level

[@kslice810]

These questions were horrible.

[@shakes7501]

As a saffa i feel sorry for Gatland

[@JasonPurll]

True..I want to see him weep .

[@shakes7501]

@ecallk5544 I get that but we forgive and ultimately we won in the end

[@worldchampions4379]

Why? his anti Bok strategy & has lead the way for rule changes to nullify the Boks strengths

[@nigelsalmon6472]

Give this man a chance, he has done wonders for the game, dont discard him too soon!!!

[@cliffardgerber3830]

😂😂

[@timproome4296]

Their own press are their own worst enemies. Talk about an agenda and distracting your coach in a tough week.

[@LindilechristopherMgqobele]

Bias Agenda

[@kb101ist]

im sorry but regardless of what happens against the springboks, they should not be the yardstick to determine whether he keeps his job or not. You're talking about a team that pretty much won everything you can win in 8 years beating everyone pretty handidly with the exception of ireland on a consistent basis. for a team rebuilding like wales, south africa should be measuring stick for hiring or firing anyone really.

[@ecrakir]

I hate these media reporters, so harsh on coach Gatland, Wales is a great team admittedly from a Saffa and springbok fan,We love watching them play, coach IF they let you go...please join a South African Franchise

[@haseenah2923]

Are you serious? He's been no friend of SA rugby.

[@OldRhino]

This guy hates South Africa, so no.

[@alannorman4097]

This is painful to watch. If we get rid of Gatland does anyone foresee things getting better? If there is a better coach out there why would he want the Welsh job? There is a root and branch problem in Welsh rugby that the national team papered over for a decade and now we see where we really are.

[@rogergascoigne973]

I agree entirely and it will take another decade to put wright.

[@Natedawg38]

Good luck Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🤜 🤛 🇮🇪

[@amabokobokosport1051]

I sometimes dispise the media. The click baiting, the dishonest intent and their phishing for a popular but dishonest headline. Meanwhile any rugby lover feel for Wales and this period of rebuild which was neglected by the WRU. As a South African supporter we need a strong Wales team and Gatland is the right person to get them back on track but unfortunately that will take time. I only wish them a speedy rebuilding period.

[@nayacakalou703]

Sports is a funny thing…you have your ups and downs!!! Wales under Gatland have won grand slams and other great games. This current rebuilding phase is painful but the rewards at the end will outweigh all these losses!!! Remember, no pain, no gain!!!

[@MrMarkdaub]

Pisses me off when journo's get this "holier than thou" attitude. Show some damn respect to a man that is one of the worlds best coaches who had the guts to come back to a system that is beurocratically screwed.

[@tyronewilliams7879]

How good is the Welsh domestic game at the moment? Their teams are not doing so well at URC, so it’s a reflecting on the national team

[@tudorevans9715]

It has been really harsh on Warren gatland considering what he has done for welsh rugby.People have short memories! It is going to take time to build a winning team.

[@Matt-mv1zg]

South African here.....Gatland is a great coach, hes doing his best with the team, players he's got to work with. Wales is still building and developing just like England, All Blacks.......so guys remember that before you slam the coaches especially Gatland! Wales is a great and proud rugby nation and can "bring" it on the day so as a SAFA I'm telling you guys this is no easy match for South Africa

[@craigmorgan4676]

U ded wrong, what have u bin watching?Bokke are gonna hit them with 80 +!👌👍💪💪🤝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@Matt-mv1zg]

@@craigmorgan4676 U may be right Craig who know, we will see on the day! I would love nothing more for South Africa to beat them on a 80+ margin.....DON'T! let you're arrogance and cockiness get the better of you, you might eat those words! Show some respect! Stay positive Yes! Don't jinks South Africa!

[@Straightshooterx71x]

Why should he resign? Who's going to coach this team instead?

[@worldchampions4379]

Gatland has never been a friend of Springbok rugby, one of the vocal voices leading the anti bomb squad brigade, advocating for less scrummaging in the game. Many of rule changes in rugby to weaken the Boks was lead by Gatland!

[@stefanschouteden5196]

Even though, this coach always appears to be in pain to say something nice about the boks, you have to feel a bit for him. So far, we have witnessed, throughout these autumn series that Wales' talent and selection poule seems to be very limited. Whilst watching their game against the wallibi-s, a clear observation was the huge difference in size and physicallity of the players, to a point that this was always going to be a hiding to nothing...

[@nickwardmusic]

SA's bench have over 100 more caps than the Wales team. We are up against it in every department. Good luck Wales

[@peterlangan1181]

And the bench has 12 World Cup medals….Wales basically has bugger all chance.

[@cf8407]

How is he getting all the heat though. Not his fault where Wales are

[@nicensleazy1892]

Well said Warren

[@MarcoV_dj]

The journalists ask some pretty terrible questions , a little finesse required, Gatland has a lot of patience , his a coach he can only do so much with players he has, be kind people !

[@robertwilliams9234]

What coach could do any better he would have the same players and the same WRU to contend with

[@ShaiHulud300]

Yikes. They did him dirty with these questions - minus the one Saffa journo

[@arthurarsekey6634]

Gatland looks completely miserable. He wont be around Wales much longer, which will make their problems multiple times worse. He hasnt turned into a bad coach overmight. You cant make a silk purse out of a sows ear. The WRU are the problem not Gatland and to make mattters worse Wales are about to lose by 50 points.

[@yvettemsnoah]

Yo your journalists are brutal! Some of the questions are plain disrespectful! This is sport people it’s not that deep, unless you South African 🇿🇦 🤭😉

[@SuperSoc27]

Gats is weeding like an old geyser. Better get that asthma pump ready!

[@antondowden5738]

All the blame should be placed at the WRU feet, they are to blame for the Welsh teams poor results. Warren Gatland is not to blame for bad results, he is a great coach, and has shown that in the past. But due to the WRU decision on poor salaries, he no longer has the option of being able to choose top class players, they have moved to where the salaries are more to their advantage.

[@TruidaSwart]

The real question that should be asked is; Would any other decent coach take Gatland's job with the current pool of players available to them??? Taking over the Welsh Coaching job would be a career ending move for any Professional coach given the lack of talent in Welsh rugby. The Welsh Rugby administrators need to do some deep soul searching as they are the people responsible for making sure that the systems are in place to develop players (new talent), and grow the love for the game in Wales.

[@dylandaniels759]

Open the roof, Springboks need some practice in the rain.

[@nevillepieterse9983]

Won’t change the result lol

[@arserobinson7118]

You're kidding, it's snowy and icy cold here now.

[@tobolee6385]

Don't be a poes ...

[@dylandaniels759]

@tobolee6385 They nearly lost that semifinal to a poor English side in the rain. England and Wales are almost evenly matched. They need more intense games like that. Don't be a delusional dom poes...

[@rooftile883]

​@@tobolee6385Watch your language.

[@kwaailight]

'Deer in the headlights' comes to mind. Difficult interview for Gatland.

[@South_Affy]

It’s not his fault media ! Give it a rest.

[@derekfelton8287]

So whose fault is it Einstein ? He is the coach

[@scarletturk3892]

@@derekfelton8287 It's better to say remain silent and let folk think you know feck all, than to speak up and confirm their suspicions.

[@derekfelton8287]

@@scarletturk3892 did you say something ?

[@derekfelton8287]

@@scarletturk3892 seems to me you wrote a whole loot of nothing - so no opinion drone ? is that right ? just ad hominim is your style

[@derekfelton8287]

@@scarletturk3892 wanker

[@kobuslouw9533]

These EU reporters are cut throat. I feel for Gatland.

[@jembabull8607]

How wheezy?

[@cloudtorqueglobal6804]

Poor reporting,, really, asking stupid questions. Warren is a seasoned professional with a history of success. Yes. Wales is underperforming at the moment, but there are many factors for this. Sardines will never be sharks; they will, of course, always be fish. Fixing Wales rugby will be a two-year job, so it best their spectators realise this and support the union (also maybe purge idiots from the press halls).

[@johnwagenhauser9835]

These questions were offside

[@nicensleazy1892]

who would want this job!

[@Gilboy63]

My prediction. Wales 7 South Africa 63. Ps Gatland walked into a shitstorm. But, for £600k a year who wouldn’t?

[@thehum1000]

Haha this is funny to watch😂

[@derekfelton8287]

Im a project manager and he look slike a weak consultant to me - speaks without purpose, without urgency. Wales is a proud rugby nation.

[@pauldavies7251]

Ye he's only wale's most successful coach of all time, Your a typical "project manager" arrogant as they come & clueless

[@derekfelton8287]

@@pauldavies7251 sure sure - Wales are having a great run . Ad hominem monkey

[@actiaint]

well you best apply for the job then - I dare you to say that to his face btw: if theres one thing Gatland isnt and thats weak.

[@sussimoon9037]

He's gorgeous, ❤

[@StopTheRot]

That’s an interesting take.

[@arserobinson7118]

What are you 65?

[@victordastile5204]

Perving over Gatland😂😂😂

[@gigolicious]

Oh my god! The pimples when bites his lips.

[@werner5380]

Wales need to go and play some easier games and build a winning culture and find their rhythm. Did we all forget they were in A Quarter final in the World Cup. I always find blaming a coach for a loss is stupid. Are these not professional rugby players. Its not like Warren asked them to miss their tackles. I love the Springboks but man I wouldn't mind if they loose this game. The media.. and these questions not related to rugby are as sickening as poor TMO decisions. Go Wales! - Go Bokke! Boks by 1 will be the best outcome.

[@ManaBlack208]

Alot of smiling for a 11 in a row loss coach🤨

[@Poweroftouch]

Ge knows its fine to go .wru made his life hell

[@raymondwilliams185]

Wales is tucked

[@BazBoks]

Just had a vision 😱 Wales will win 29-27. My last vision was in 2017, it was about South Africa winning the 2019 rwc...

[@Shamankzn]

Those are some good mushrooms!

[@wliebenberg4186]

​@@Shamankzn we also need some of that

[@epiqsoundz8846]

It's a Vision, Not reality 😭

[@mattg6902]

🤣

[@HTT-q7b]

Just had a vision. Springboks will win 92 - 12 My last vision was last weekend when the boks won 29-20 against England.

[@internationalconsultant1200]

It is time that the Springboks play according to their status and stop winning every game by a few points.

[@thereader6667]

Nobody has read Dan Biggars book then. Gatland sold out his squad for cash. He had lost the dressing room and he needs to go.

[@gt2745]

Please can you explain.

[@thereader6667]

@ go read the book man. Why do you think nobody good wants to play for Wales? Because Gats is there and he will sell them out to Walker and Tierney

[@tobolee6385]

Gatlands last game for sure ...u can see in his tone he is done ....

[@johnlangdon7576]

The problem is with the union not the coaches, WRU have no money help bring young talent through and the player pool is getting smaller and smaller

[@drommie]

Poor guy-hasnt got the cattle-not his fault.