Wales' new interim head coach, Matt Sherratt, has already recalled three players to his squad for the upcoming Six Nations clash with Ireland, and significant changes to the XV are expected

Some are scathing of Warren Gatland, some are more sympathetic, but all have contributed to the former head coach’s seismic downfall. What do all the above have in common? Whether they like to admit it or not – it was the great man who handed them their careers.

Michael Cheika, Franco Smith and Simon Easterby have emerged as early favourites for the Wales job As Welsh rugby comes to terms with the sudden departure of Warren Gatland, the search is on to replace the most successful coach in its history.