Video: Welsh players didn't take chance, says Gatland

  • 15/06/2016
Warren Gatland (Photosport)
Warren Gatland (Photosport)

Wales coach Warren Gatland didn't get the homecoming he planned for as his side were hammered 40-7 by the Chiefs in Hamilton.

The Welsh failed to take their chances and were outplayed six tries to one for their second straight defeat on their New Zealand tour.

Gatland didn't hold back on assessing his team's second rate performance as he was hoping for players to put their hands up for selection in Saturday's second Test.

"It was disappointing. We asked a few questions of some players by giving them an opportunity, but some of them didn't take their chance and we weren't clinical enough in finishing off our chances," Gatland said.

"As a team we felt the Chiefs were tiring a bit, but they defended well and when the chances came their way they were excellent. They dominated us at collision time.

"Players have been asking me for an opportunity and asking me why they haven't been selected. There are some very simple answers in the next few days with their performance."

Wales have now conceded 16 tries in three games this summer, including five in the 28-13 defeat against England at Twickenham and five in the 39-21 first Test loss to the All Blacks.

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