Tokyo — The departure of Wales assistant coach Rob Howley from the Rugby World Cup over a possible breach of rules governing gambling in the sport could ultimately bring the team closer together, head coach Warren Gatland says.

Gatland told a news conference in Fukuoka that he is shocked at the exit of his right-hand man that was announced by the Wales Rugby Union late on Tuesday...

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