• Coach returns from Lions duty in bullish mood for autumn internationals • Wales and England forwards will train together in Bristol on MondayWarren Gatland believes he can round off his time with Wales by watching his squad lift the Rugby World Cup for the first time at Japan 2019. Gatland is in the final two years of his spell having arrived at the end of 2007 and is confident that the squad he will put together for the 2019 World Cup will peak at the right time. South Africa set to host Rugby World Cup 2023 after board recommendation Read more“Six months ago, there was speculation I would not be here after the Lions tour, but I am 100% committed to this job and I am really excited about the next two years,” he said. “My focus is on winning the World Cup and I need to stress that we can win it. The surprising move came about when the England forwards coach, Steve Borthwick, approached Gatland, Wales’s head coach three weeks ago.

Source: The Guardian October 31, 2017 16:50 UTC