Warren Gatland will succeed Colin Cooper as coach of the Chiefs, the Wales boss signing a four-year deal that will see him take leave for the British & Irish Lions' tour of South Africa in 2021. Wales coach Warren Gatland is returning home to coach the Chiefs on a four-year deal NZ Herald Share via email Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Show more Bookmark this article Warren Gatland has joined the calls to scrap blanket rules governing the work load for All Blacks. Currently coaching Wales through to the end of the Rugby World Cup 2019, Gatland has inked a four-year deal with the Chiefs. Warren Gatland's side haven't tasted Super Rugby victory in NSW since 2007 but the new coach is hoping he can turn the tables. Warren Gatland poses for a photo at London Syon Park Hotel. Warren Gatland is the new head coach of the Chiefs, the club and New Zealand Rugby confirmed on Friday.
The Chiefs have begun a new era under former Wales Warren Gatland, but how exactly the team plays remains to be seen Michael Bradley/Getty Images IS ROUND 1 TOO EARLY FOR ROOKIE AUSSIE 10S? Former Wales boss Warren Gatland continues to make his mark in Super Rugby as his Chiefs side pulled off yet another stunning second-half fightback - this … Credit: Getty The veteran coach was a Chiefs …