Everyone is saying the same thing about Warren Gatland less than 30 minutes into comeback
Rugby NewsSaturday, 04 February 2023 at 15:02
Twitter has not been kind to Wales head coach Warren Gatland after his sides dismal opening 40 against Ireland.
Returning to the role following Wayne Pivac's dismissal in December, the men in red found themselves 27-3 down at the break in front of a stunned Cardiff crowd.
Many have joked that Gatland will be regretting his comeback. His face certainly suggests he is.
Gareth Rees wrote: "Not even 5 minutes in and out atmosphere dies. Warren Gatland already looks like he is regretting coming back."
Another fan commented: "I get that Wales Rugby weren't in a good position. But whatever the problem, Warren Gatland isn't the solution."
Someone else said: "Look at Gatland's face, he will be on the first flight back to New Zealand after this game.
Andrew Priestley said: "Warren Gatland might just explode at half-time when he gets his hands on his team after their first-half penalty and error count."
Ian Turner said: "Warren Gatland might be gone again by half-time."
Another said: "Warren Gatland's face! Not the start he was expecting I'd imagine"
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ROUND ONE PACK WEIGHTS: ENGLAND FIELD THE HEAVIEST:
Wales vs Ireland pack weights:
Wales pack: G Thomas - 118kg, Owens (capt) - 109kg, Francis - 135kg, Beard - 116kg, Alun Wyn Jones - 117kg, Morgan - 102kg, Tipuric - 102kg, Faletau - 110kg.
TOTAL: 909kg
Ireland pack: Porter - 125kg, Sheehan - 111kg, Bealham - 123kg; Beirne - 113kg, Ryan - 115kg; O'Mahony - 107kg, Van der Flier - 106.5kg, Doris 106kg.
TOTAL: 906.5
England vs Scotland pack weights:
Marcus Smith of England and Alex Dombrandt of England during the Autumn Nations Match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on 20 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
England pack: Genge - 120kg, George -108kg, Sinckler - 124kg, Itoje - 115kg, Chessum - 118kg, Ludlam - 111kg, B Curry - 106kg, Dombrandt-120kg.
TOTAL 922kg.
Scotland pack: Schoeman - 118kg, Turner - 106kg, Nel - 114kg; R Gray - 126kg, Gilchrist - 118kgt; Ritchie (capt) - 109kg, Crosbie - 108kg, M Fagerson - 110kg
TOTAL.: 909kg
Final whistle celebrations for Scott Steele of Scotland and Hamish Watson of Scotland during the Six Nations Championship, 127th Calcutta Cup match between England and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on January 6 2021. - PHOTO: Phil Mingo/PPAUK
France vs Italy pack weights:
France pack: Baille - 116kg, Marchand - 108kg, Atonio - 162kg, Flament - 116kg, Willemse - 127kg, Jelonch - 105kg, Ollivon - 114kg, Alldritt -115kg.
TOTAL: 963kg
Italy pack: Fischetti - 110kg, Nicotera - 102kg, Ferrari - 120kg, Cannone - 120kg, Ruzza - 108kg, Negri - 108kg, Lamaro (capt) - 103kg, Cannone - 102kg.
TOTAL: 873kg
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