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Exclusive: After cutting ties with Warren Gatland, Wales are back in the hunt for a new head coach to spearhead change - and one Six Nations champion has pinpointed what they should be looking for

Warren Gatland reached for his phone. The doubts that had been festering since the autumn campaign had multiplied to the extent that they formed into a dark cloud in his mind. More than anything, he felt alone.

Warren Gatland is set to leave his role as head coach of Wales ’ rugby team amid their disastrous Six Nations campaign. The BBC reported the news on Tuesday, with confirmation set to follow after Wales lost 43-0 to France and 22-15 to Italy in their first two matches.

Former Wales head coach Warren Gatland has said growing criticism around his side's performances spurred his decision to leave after the defeat to Italy.

Warren Gatland says he left his role as Wales head coach after being "weighed down" by criticism – including from his former players.

Warren Gatland says he is "hurting" following the end of his time as Wales head coach. Yes, of course I am hurting," Gatland told Britain's Daily Telegraph on Wednesday.