Warren Gatland is the best coach in the world – Wales assistant Rob Howley
The IndependentSign 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 Wales assistant Rob Howley has described Warren Gatland as the world’s best coach and insists the under-fire boss is going nowhere. “We’ve got the best coach in the world who has had a legacy of over 13 years,” Howley said. He understands rugby, and I believe that Wales have got the best coach in the world to get us out of this Rob Howley “I just feel at the moment we’ve got the best coach who has got years of experience. “He understands rugby, and I believe that Wales have got the best coach in the world to get us out of this.” Asked would he be prepared to take an interim role as head coach if Gatland leaves, Howley replied: “Warren Gatland won’t leave.” South Africa have won six of the last seven Tests against Wales and are ranked as the world’s number one team.