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 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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