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NICK CAIN

WHEN Warren Gatland hove into Hamilton after the World Cup to coach the Chiefs,his arrival was met with a loud fanfare. The local boy’s exploits in coaching the British & Irish Lions,as well as treble Six Nations Grand Slam-winners Wales,had earned him deserved kudos in his Kiwi homeland.
Initially,the expectations mostly went according to script,with the Waikato-based Super Rugby franchise posting a 4-2 win-loss record before lockdown. However,with the introduction of the domestic Super Rugby Aotearoa tournament after the season re...