Ruthless streak pleases Gatland

WARREN GATLAND hailed Wales’ ruthless streak after they inflicted a record World Cup defeat on Fiji and emphatically avenged the nightmare of Nantes.

Fiji knocked Wales out of the World Cup in France four years ago, a 38-34 defeat that cost Gareth Jenkins — Gatland’s predecessor as coach — his job.

As on that occasion, the Pool D rematch produced nine tries, but this time they were all scored by Wales on route to a 66-0 success.

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