Dan Biggar and Prince William agree on Warren Gatland's future in unlikely meeting
Dan Biggar has revealed he discussed Warren Gatland's future with Prince William.
Writing in his latest MailOnline column, Biggar explained that he saw William in Monaco on January 21, where the Royal's favourite team Aston Villa were playing.
On the topic of Gatland's future, Biggar explained that due to William being a patron of the WRU, he's very passionate about Welsh rugby and wanted to discuss this with the Toulon fly-half.
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"He asked about Warren’s position as head coach after a run of 12 straight Test losses and we both agreed he’s in a difficult position going into this Six Nations. Both of us hope he and Wales can turn the corner," explained Biggar.
"It's surreal chatting rugby with people like that. If even Prince William admits it’s tough times in Welsh rugby right now, then you know it’s not great. It’s a huge Six Nations for Warren and the team."
The Wales rugby legend explained that instead of preparing for a Six Nations campaign at this time of year, he found himself in fine company, with William and Prince Albert - the billionaire who owns Monaco's football team. William asked if Biggar was supporting his beloved Villa on the night, and despite being a Manchester United fan, he was indeed.
Biggar then explained what his personal thoughts are going into the Six Nations, and cited the Italy game as pivotal if Gatland wishes to remain in the job.
"I don’t think the Welsh rugby public will stomach it if the losing run extends to 14, 15 or 16 games. The apathy will grow. Welsh rugby is already falling behind football and that will only get worse if the national side can’t win. That’s why the round two match with Italy in Rome is so huge. If Wales lose that, it may well spell the end for Warren’s second stint as coach.
"Warren survived the review into his position at the end of last year. But it’s clear Wales need to start winning, even if there are all sorts of problems in the country’s pathway systems. There’s been a lot of talk about building towards the 2027 World Cup. If I’m honest, I really dislike that narrative. It annoys me.
"International rugby is not solely about a World Cup every four years, and the reality is that if Wales keep losing and drop further down the World Rugby rankings, then they’ll struggle to reach the latter stages in Australia in 2027 anyway."
Biggar retired from international rugby in 2023 following Wales' exit from the World Cup, he bowed out against Argentina in the quarter-finals. He won 112 caps for Wales and was the first choice fly-half for the best part of a decade.
