As you were for Warren Gatland ahead of ‘backyard’ scrap with Ireland

Warren Gatland wants Wales to win their ‘backyard’ scrap with Celtic ‘brothers’ Ireland. 

As you were for Warren Gatland ahead of ‘backyard’ scrap with Ireland

Wales’ head coach has found himself in hot water in the past for claiming his players ‘hate’ the Irish. He no longer believes that is the case but admits there is plenty of unfinished business between the rivals.

Gatland said: “There’s no bad blood or hard feelings, but when you know each other so well, it’s like playing against your brother in the backyard.

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