Johnny McNicholl and Willis Halaholo in on residencyPivac to come up against predecessor Warren GatlandWales start life without Warren Gatland at the end of the month when they face a Barbarians side coached by him in an uncapped match in Cardiff. His successor as head coach, Wayne Pivac, is a fellow New Zealander but one with a contrasting outlook on the game who has pledged to sharpen the side’s attack. He spent five seasons with the Scarlets.
Gatland was appointed 12 years ago and in that time Wales won four Six Nations titles, three with a grand slam, and reached two
World Cup semi-finals. Their style of play, dubbed Warrenball, was physical and based on an aggressive defence backed by a precise kicking game, but at times a lack of creativity cost them.