Warren Gatland was contemplating what to say on TV. He was working out in his mind how he would explain it to the press. After 11 years and nearing the end of his 124th match in charge, he was staring down the barrel of the end to his career as the Wales coach. He was oblivious to the thousands of fans streaming out of the stadium but even they will have heard his sigh of relief when Ross Moriarty’s try was awarded with six minutes to go. It could have been heard for miles.
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Written by Gerard Meagher at Oita Stadium
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/oct/20/self-belief-warren-gatland-wales-final under the title “Wales sigh collective relief as Moriarty gives Warren Gatland a shot at glory | Gerard Meagher”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
