Warren Gatland has stated that he will take time to reflect on his future as head coach of Wales following a disappointing autumn series, which culminated in a 45-12 defeat to South Africa—marking the team's 12th consecutive loss. The 61-year-old coach expressed his intention to discuss his situation with his family and the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) before making any decisions. The WRU has announced plans to engage two independent experts to conduct an end-of-season review, which will play a crucial role in determining Gatland's future with the team, should he choose not to resign. Gatland did not dismiss speculation about potentially transitioning to a different role within the WRU, one that would allow him to step back from daily coaching duties while still influencing the broader strategic direction of Welsh rugby. He acknowledged that he had been discussing this possibility with his wife earlier on the day of the match. “There are several important topics to address,” he noted, highlighting the need to discuss strategy and the relationship with regional teams. He pointed out that longstanding issues within the sport had been overlooked during periods of past success.