Born in Hamilton, New Zealand, in 1963, Warren Gatland played rugby for the provincial side Waikato for eight years, and made 17 appearances for the All Blacks, before turning to coaching. He was the Head Coach of the British & Irish Lions squad which recorded an epic and thrilling Test series draw against the mighty All Blacks in 2017. The result was the first time the Lions had not lost a series in New Zealand since 1971. Gatland also led the Lions on their triumphant tour of Australia in 2013, and he served as Assistant Coach on the 2009 tour of South Africa. After a dozen years at the helm, Gatland left his post as Head Coach of Wales after the 2019 World Cup. In that time, the Welsh have reached two World Cup semi-finals, won three Grand Slams and the Six Nations four times. During his career, Gatland has also coached Connacht and the Irish national team, as well as Waikato and Wasps.
excellent - The Guardian Gatland is the master. - Sunday Telegraph Gatland is a coaching star. - Mail on Sunday Gatland's mark on the game in these parts [Wales] is sacred and indelible ... Gatland has attained immortality. - Sunday Telegraph Gats is one of the all-time great coaches. - The Sunday Times Warren Gatland is a fine coach. - The Sunday Times Gatland's record stands comparison with the very best. - Daily Telegraph Gatland is one of the great coaches of history. - Stephen Jones, The Sunday Times