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“Attitude is really important to me and I talk about that with the players. Often players don't realise that if they've missed out on selection, the most important thing is how they respond to that. Of course they're going to be really disappointed, but if they're positive they're really supportive of the rest of the team.”

Quote by Warren Gatland

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Warren Gatland is a renowned rugby coach, born on September 17, 1963. He is known for his exceptional achievements in the sport of rugby, having served as the coach of several national teams and achieving significant success in international competitions. more

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