Former Wales captain Sam Warburton supported Warren Gatland's decision to publicly reveal that he had offered to resign after the Six Nations. Gatland admitted at a press conference that he was willing to step down following their defeat to Italy. His announcement came after Wales suffered their fifth consecutive loss in 2024, resulting in them claiming the wooden spoon for only the second time in Six Nations history. Warburton believed Gatland's move was a tactical choice to address potential media speculation and focus on moving forward.

However, former Scotland skipper John Barclay disagreed with this approach, criticizing Gatland for not waiting until emotions had settled before discussing his resignation.