Wales boss admits that he can understand fans' frustration after their 14th consecutive defeat raised more questions over his future.

Gatland's side, who were thrashed 43-0 by in their opening game of the 2025 , were beaten again on Saturday as claimed a 22-15 win at the Stadio Olimpico. Wales rallied late on but it was too little too late to take anything from their trip to Rome, leading to criticism of Gatland and his coaching team.

The Kiwi's second spell in charge of Wales - which has seen the Dragons drop to their lowest-ever position in the rankings (12th) - has been a far cry from his trophy-laden first reign. Wales won four Six Nations titles including three Grand Slams under Gatland, who's now facing questions over his future

"I know how hard we are working," he told S4C following their abject defeat. "I can understand people's frustration and we are frustrated and disappointed as well because we created opportunities but we have made mistakes and the penalty count was disappointing. As a coaching team and players they are not hard fixes but we need to make sure we focus in those key moments."

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Wales' performance was slammed by a number of former players, particularly ex-centre , who told : "I thought that was one of Wales' poorest performances over the last 18-20 months.

"I think everyone in Wales was expecting a kick back from the disappointing night in Paris last weekend. Our kicking game at times tonight was schoolboy. You just can't win Test matches, especially in the rain, against a quality Italian outfit who did it far better."

, meanwhile, declared that 'nothing was off the table' regarding Gatland's position. "If you look at the games they have lost in the last 12 months, today was the poorest performance in that run," the former Wales fly-half said.

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"It is hard to say because there are a lot of good people there but it is just not working. Whatever is going on Monday to Friday is not being transferred to the pitch on a Saturday. Wales have Ireland coming to Cardiff in two weeks' time, they travel to and welcome England.

"This team looks one that is shot of belief and confidence. We keep getting asked the same questions but what are the answers. I am not quite sure. The curve has been downward."

On Gatland's future ahead of hosting in a fortnight, Biggar added: "That is for people on a higher pay grade than me to decide. I don't think anything is off the table at the moment, it can't be. It can't carry on.

"It is such a shame because there are so many good people there who have had success previously but clearly what is happening there in the week is not working."