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Fans discuss 'new start' after Gatland departure

Rugby fans in Cardiff reflected on the news that Warren Gatland will leave his Wales head coach role.

One person in Whitchurch said a change of coach could be a "new start", but cautioned that such a change does not always translate into results.

Others were divided on who was to blame for Wales' recent poor form, that has seen the team not win in 14 internationals.

One fan said that Gatland "didn't seem to be doing anything for them anymore", while another said Wales need "at least two years" to build a new team made up of young players.

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