Gatland poised to take charge of Wales

WARREN GATLAND has all but confirmed he is poised to take charge of Wales.

Wales have been shopping for a coach since Gareth Jenkins fell on his sword after his team failed to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup in France. Gatland said yesterday there were some areas still to be sorted out with Welsh rugby.

Gatland, who recently relinquished his role as assistant coach of Super 14 franchise the Chiefs, said: “I can’t say that an announcement will be in next 48 hours ... something could happen reasonably quickly.