Warren Gatland and Nigel Walker chat to the pod

Published: June 14, 2023, 4:55 a.m.

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The Scrum V team get a special visit from Wales head coach Warren Gatland and Welsh Rugby Union interim CEO Nigel Walker.

In an exclusive interview with Gareth Rhys Owen they talk about the recent departures from the Wales camp, Gatland's disappointment at not being able to pick Joe Hawkins and why the problems in Welsh rugby are an opportunity for change.

It's an in-depth, unfiltered chat with arguably the two most influential men in Welsh rugby. Enjoy it in full or use the time codes below to navigate around.

Producer: Tom Brown

0'00 - introduction\\n3'35 - what do Gatland's grandchildren call him?\\n5'10 - coping with a difficult season\\n7'20 - Gatland's reflections on the Six Nations\\n10'40 - does Gatland have any regrets about returning to Wales?\\n12'30 - Welsh rugby's reset\\n14'10 - the vision for the future\\n16'40 - how many regions can Wales afford?\\n20'50 - the impact on the players\\n23'15 - player withdrawals from the Wales camp\\n25'00 - Alun Wyn Jones\\n29'15 - the players opting to play club rugby abroad\\n36'20 - can Wales afford to keep its best players?\\n37'20 - Joe Hawkins\\n40'40 - Rhys Carre\\n49'50 - who will captain Wales at the World Cup?\\n52'30 - why Gatland is staying positive\\n55'10 - when will the regions receive the first instalment of the new financial deal\\n56'00 - Henry Engelhardt's comments\\n59'15 - the search for the new WRU chair and chief executive\\n1'01'20 - could Wales lose to Fiji?\\n1'04'20 - which players excite Gatland?\\n1'06'00 - peak Shane or peak Sam?

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