Warren Gatland ‘got what he wanted’ despite Wales defeat by Ireland

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Warren Gatland has said he “got what he wanted” from Wales’ World Cup warm-up clash with Ireland, despite seeing his side succumb to a 22-17 defeat at the Principality Stadium. And although Gatland expressed his disappointment at Saturday’s defeat – Wales’ first loss at home since November 2017 – he admitted that, in terms of his selection decisions, he now had a clearer idea of who will be on the plane to Japan next month. “We’re quite comfortable with 24/25.” Gatland admitted that there was “half a dozen positions up for debate”, with the Kiwi and his coaching staff set to announce the final squad on Sunday. So got to put those things into perspective.” Gatland is also confident that he’ll be taking his strongest-ever squad to a World Cup, having overseen two previous campaigns as head coach of the Welsh national side – both of which ended in disappointment.