O'Connell: Gatland ego cost Welsh

Paul O’Connell today ordered Warren Gatland to keep his ego in check after comparing the Wales coach to Jose Mourinho.

O'Connell: Gatland ego cost Welsh
Sun, 22 Mar, 2009 - 13:36

Paul O’Connell today ordered Warren Gatland to keep his ego in check after comparing the Wales coach to Jose Mourinho.

O’Connell helped Ireland claim their first Grand Slam since 1948 with an epic display in yesterday’s 17-15 victory over Wales – and then set his sights on Gatland.

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