"Wooden spoon" - Warren Gatland's job 'in danger' with Wales boss favourite for the sack

Saturday, 16 March 2024 at 14:44

byRugby Rucker

In the ever-shifting landscape of Six Nations rugby, the odds are once again in flux as Warren Gatland finds himself under increasing scrutiny.

Following a challenging Six Nations for Wales, Gatland is now the clear frontrunner in the race to potentially vacate his position as head coach.

Previously sharing the spotlight with France's Fabien Galthie, Gatland now stands alone at the helm of this precarious ranking.

Betting sites have adjusted their odds accordingly, with Gatland's likelihood of departure shortening from 3/1 just a week ago. Presently, he surpasses Galthie and Scotland's Gregor Townsend, positioning himself as the prime candidate for an exit from the Six Nations stage.

Six Nations Sack Race Odds:

#6. Andy Farrell (Ireland) - 15/1

#5. Gonzalo Quesada (Italy) - 12/1

#4. Steve Borthwick (England) 5/1

Steve Borthwick, Head Coach of England Rugby during the England Rugby Captains Run ahead of the Six Nations Match between Wales and England at Principality Stadium, London on 24 Feb 2023 (Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK)

#3. Gregor Townsend (Scotland) - 9/2

Gregor Townsend, Head Coach of Scotland during the Scotland Captains Run ahead of the Guinness Six Nations at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on Friday 3rd February 2023 | Photo: James Fearn/PPAUK.

#2. Fabien Galthie (France) - 9/2

Fabien Galthie, Head Coach of Barbarians during the Match between England and Barbarians at Twickenham Stadium on 19 June 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK