Gatland bemused by recent Quinlan criticism

Warren Gatland hit back at former Ireland international Alan Quinlan and insisted he was far from bitter about his Wales team’s defeat in Dublin.

Wales were beaten 19-10 at the Aviva Stadium in their final World Cup warm-up match and afterwards Gatland admitted Ireland’s forwards were too good for his men in the second half. “Ireland went back to what they are traditionally good at,” Gatland said. “They just play phase after phase, get a penalty chance, kick the ball downfield, and try and squeeze you in your 22.”