Coach Warren Gatland warns no-holds barred as Wales target record
Wales coach gears his team up for England clash and breaking a record set in 1910
Wales coach Warren Gatland warned there would be no-holds barred when his team target a record 12th consecutive Test victory in two week’s time after a sloppy 26-15 win over Italy in Rome on Saturday. Gatland’s side went top of the Six Nations table after away wins against France and Italy and next play England in Cardiff on February 23. But the New Zealander conceded “sometimes you have to win ugly” after Welsh errors allowed the gritty Italians back into the game at the Stadio Olimpico. “There will definitely be no lack of motivation in trying to beat England and break that record,” said the New Zealander. “We’ve got a chance, we’re at home, the stadium will be full, it’ll be some atmosphere at the Principality Stadium. “If this group of players achieve that, it’ll be something nobody can take away from them.” Wales last achieved 11 consecutive victories in 1910. Gatland made 10 changes to the side that beat the French in Paris and led 12-7 at the break thanks to four Dan Biggar p...
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