Gatland wants ‘no-nonsense rugby’ against Fiji

WALES coach Warren Gatland aims to plot Fiji’s downfall tonight – leaving the South Sea Islanders as victims of their own success.

Gatland wants ‘no-nonsense rugby’ against Fiji

Gatland acknowledges that had it not been for Wales’ World Cup implosion against Fiji in Nantes three years ago, there is a “good chance” he would not be in his current job.

The Welsh Rugby Union reacted swiftly to that 38-34 defeat at Stade de la Beaujoire, dispensing with Gareth Jenkins’ coaching services less than 24 hours after a calamitous result confirmed an embarrassing pool stageexit.

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