Warren Gatland has said he weighed up taking the easy option of stepping away to spend his days on the beach in New Zealand, but the thrill of the challenge and the desire to tap again into Wales' underdog spirit led him to stay on.

Wales coach Warren Gatland said he knows his job is on the line after naming a Six Nations squad he hopes will end the national side’s record-breaking losing streak. Gatland, in his second spell in charge,

Warren Gatland has concerns over his front-row, fly-half and preparation time but could recall plenty of experience in Monday's announcement.