Divided loyalties for Gatland

WASPS coach Warren Gatland is keeping a close eye on the build-up to the Connacht-Harlequins Parker Pen Cup semi-final in Galway on Sunday.

Gatland earned his coaching spurs at Galwegians and then Connacht, before moving on to Ireland and Wasps. He enjoyed his stay in the West but has to be cautious in discussing Sunday’s game because Harlequins are close neighbours of Wasps in London.

“I’d love Connacht to do well but it’s hard for me, having a close relationship with ’Quins as well,” he observed.