Rob Howley’s exit jarred with a Wales regime built on discipline – but will it compromise the coach’s hopes of a dream send-off?
It has not often paid to bet against a team coached by Warren Gatland. Wales start their final campaign under him against Georgia on Monday after a turbulent buildup. The head coach has built his reputation through turning chaos into focus, steady as he goes, but even he was rocked last week.
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