Warren Gatland talks up Ireland as favourites for 6 Nations treble

Gatland believes that this season’s 6 Nations Championship is “a little bit of an unknown quantity”.

Wales boss Warren Gatland believes that this season’s RBS 6 Nations Championship is “a little bit of an unknown quantity” – but he has installed title holders Ireland as favourites.

Wales’ Six Nations opener is against Ireland in Dublin on February 7, while both England and France will be under the guidance of new coaches in Eddie Jones and Guy Noves, respectively.