Former Wales head coach Warren Gatland has said growing criticism around his side's performances spurred his decision to leave after the defeat to Italy.

Cardiff's Matt Sherratt will replace Warren Gatland at Wales for their final Six Nations. But who will take place after that? ESPN takes a look.

GMT Use 'watch and listen' tab for live coverage from the Six Nations BBC One coverage from 13:15 GMT Live commentaries from BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Radio Cymru Ireland can win the Triple Crown with victory over Wales this afternoon Wales begin life after Warren Gatland - again - with Matt Sherratt taking interim charge Jack Conan crosses early to give Ireland the lead in Cardiff Matt Lloyd Wales v Ireland (14:15 GMT) Just a quick reminder of the teams.

Wales interim coach Matt Sherratt wasted no time in overhauling the beleaguered team as he made nine changes to the side to take on Ireland in the Six Nations in Cardiff on Saturday.

Ireland interim boss Simon Easterby says he has had no contact from the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) about replacing Warren Gatland as head coach.

Warren Gatland says he left his role as Wales head coach after being "weighed down" by criticism – including from his former players.

Wales back row forward James Botham says he has trust in interim head coach Matt Sherratt. Cardiff coach Sherratt will take charge of his first Wales game since the departure of Warren Gatland against Ireland on Saturday in the Welsh capital.

ESPN's James Regan and Tom Hamilton look at the best potential candidates to permanently take over Wales from Warren Gatland.

Ireland beat much-improved Wales to clinch Triple Crown and third-straight win. Jack Conan crossed early to give Ireland the lead in Cardiff before Sam Prendergast's penalty made

Glasgow attack coach Nigel Carolan revealed that the club's head coach Franco Smith is "100% committed" to his position despite speculation that he could take over Wales' coaching reins after the Six Nations.

Warren Gatland explains why Wales exit was ‘the right decision for everybody’ - The New Zealander’s second stint in charge came to an end last week

While he said that he received "amazing support" from Welsh fans, Gatland admitted that his self-belief had waned in recent times, with his positivity before games turning to doubt and dread. Admitting his exit was the "best decision" for both himself and Welsh rugby, he added that his wife Trudi agreed it was time for him to move on.