How rapidly issues can change.
From 10 defeats in 2002-03 to a Slam in 2005, Gatland and Rob Howley oversaw eight defeats in 2012-13 however responded instantly with a Six Nations title.
Conversely, it was simply 13 months in the past that Wales have been operating riot towards Australia, scoring 40 factors on a magical World Cup night time in Lyon.
It has been steadily downhill since for Wales and a record-equalling tenth straight loss, a first-ever defeat to the Fijians at dwelling and never a single Check win in the entire of 2024 has prompted but extra soul-searching.
However would one other coach do higher? It couldn’t have been worse.
There nonetheless seems little urge for food throughout the WRU to wield the axe. Gatland may but trip out a poor autumn, however he absolutely wouldn’t survive one other unhealthy Six Nations.
“It’s what it’s. We have now not thrown within the towel,” he stated.
“I consider 100% in what we’re doing. The conviction is there and that in all probability takes away a few of the noise that is coming in the direction of us.
“I have not actually thought of making that call [to step down], we are going to see what occurs. Possibly if we win the following two I’ll give it some thought.”