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Warren Gatland: From world's best to Wales' worst

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Warren Gatland has been Wales ' most successful and longest-serving coach in his first 12-year spell in charge.

His overall record stands at 151 matches with 76 wins, 73 defeats and two draws.

During his first stint in charge, Gatland recorded 70 wins in 125 games.

In his second spell, there were six wins and 20 losses in 26 matches, a success rate of less than 25% .

Wales are statistically the worst Wales side in their 144-year international rugby history.

Wales suffered quarter -final defeat against Argentina in Marseille .

Wales stormed to World Cup pool success, with victories against Fiji , Portugal , Australia and Georgia .

But Gatland and the WRU could have said their farewells after he had completed a short-term job.

Wales slump to a first Six Nations wooden spoon in 21 years .

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