From the Wayne Pivac era to a scandal-ridden WRU, Wales' collapse has been years in the making
From the Wayne Pivac era to a scandal-ridden WRU, Wales' collapse has been years in the makingfrom 23 Tests, leading to speculation that this could be the end of the once revered head coach’s second tenure.To point the finger solely at Gatland would be to ignore Wales’ long-term struggles under Wayne Pivac. The Pivac era started in 2019 and though his 2021 Six Nations victory showed spatterings of optimism, his reign ended in 2022 following nine defeats from 12 Tests that year.
Frankly, it’s not clear-cut. Gatland blamed Pivac for the team’s state, and it was an issue years in the making, stemming from an overreliance on their golden generation.and Wales are both at a similar crossroads as their previous mainstays have now gone, leaving an experience gap that has left them vulnerable.
The players of that era rose through a thriving club system in Wales, one which is now in financial crisis. So throughout the Autumn Nations Series, Gatland has not been spoilt for choice, revealing the holes in an underdeveloped squad stemming from issues at club level.The four Welsh sides, Dragons, Scarlets, Ospreys and Cardiff, all underperformed in last season’s United Rugby Championship.
That placed teams under unnecessary pressure, as shown by players threatening to go on strike in 2023, with many looking for opportunities outside of Wales.There are 81 Welsh-qualified players who have moved elsewhere in the hunt for better resources.
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