After Wales’ defeat to France, Warren Gatland initially left his post-match interview with the BBC after being kept waiting. The French emerged victorious with a 45-24 win in Cardiff, and Gatland’s young team put up a commendable fight before Les Bleus’ dominant bench secured the victory.
Confusion arose during the live coverage when presenter Gabby Logan attempted to cut to Gatland’s post-match interview, as is customary. However, Gatland appeared to be dissatisfied with the length of time it took for the coverage to cut to his interview. This led to him briefly walking away from the interview before returning a few minutes later to complete it.
The incident caused some drama and left the team and BBC staff somewhat embarrassed. Sam Warburton even apologized on behalf of the pundits, acknowledging that they had spoken for too long and caused Gatland to walk off. However, Gatland ultimately completed the interview after taking a short break.
Looking ahead, Wales will face Italy on March 16 on Super Saturday and will require a convincing victory to avoid finishing at the bottom of the tournament.
This unusual incident has caused a stir on social media, and rugby fans are eagerly anticipating the team’s next performance. The video clip of the interview drama has also been widely shared, adding to the excitement.
It is undeniable that such incidents can occur in the heat of the moment, and as the Six Nations Championship progresses, the focus remains on the teams and their performances. Despite the drama, attention now turns to Wales’ upcoming match against Italy as they seek to reverse their fortunes.