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- Michael Cheika is the early frontrunner to be the next Wales Head Coach
- Warren Gatland departs after record losing streak
- Wales 14/1 to beat Ireland in their next Six Nations match
Michael Cheika is the early frontrunner to be the next Wales Head Coach
Early betting odds are now given on the next Wales Head Coach with Warren Gatland set to leave the role following a record 14 successive Test match defeats as Head Coach.
Former Australia and current Leicester Tigers coach Michael Cheika is the early favourite for the Wales Head Coach role with bookmakers putting him at the top of the market at 3/1.
Cheika is followed by Brad Mooar and Franco Smith in the market with an open field currently as we are in the very early stages of Wales looking for their next man.
DragonBet's latest market gives an implied probability of 25% that it'll be Cheika who is the next Wales Head Coach with some big names following him in the odds list.
| Next Wales Head Coach (at least 4 games for Caretaker/Interim needed) | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Cheika | 3/1 | 25.0% |
| Brad Mooar | 4/1 | 20.0% |
| Franco Smith | 5/1 | 16.7% |
| Simon Easterby | 5/1 | 16.7% |
| Steve Tandy | 6/1 | 14.3% |
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Warren Gatland departs after record losing streak
Warren Gatland was dismissed as Wales Head Coach on Tuesday after a record 14 losses in-a-row saw the current Welsh side become the worst in their 144-year history.
61-year-old Gatland was expected to depart at the end of the Six Nations despite his contract originally lasting until the end of the 2027 World Cup.
That departure has been fast-forwarded though and Gatland will now leave Wales with a massive appointment needed next.
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Wales 14/1 to beat Ireland in their next Six Nations match
Wales face a tough test next in the Six Nations with Ireland heading to Cardiff on February 22 and it's the Irish who are heavy favourites to win.
The latest betting market puts Wales out at 14/1 to get a massive victory against Ireland but that would be the shock of the tournament.
The Welsh will then face Scotland on 8 March before hosting England in their final game of the Six Nations on 15 March.
