Thorburn hits out at ‘pathetic’ Gatland

FORMER Wales captain, Paul Thorburn, has branded as “pathetic” and “unsavoury’’ Warren Gatland’s incendiary comments this week, and criticised the Kiwi coach for stoking unnecessary fires ahead of tomorrow’s clash in Cardiff where Ireland bid for only a second ever Grand Slam.

Gatland declared on Tuesday that “out of all the teams in the Six Nations, the Welsh players dislike the Irish the most” and also questioned Ireland’s ability to function in big matches

“I find it all quite pathetic really and I think Warren Gatland needs to understand what his role in rugby is – he’s there to coach a team,” blasted Thorburn last night.