Power of self-belief gives Warren Gatland hope Wales can reach final | Oita Stadium

Wales refused to buckle under intense French pressure which bodes well for their semi-final with South AfricaWarren Gatland was contemplating what to say on TV. He was working out in his mind how he would explain it to the press. After 11 years and nearing the end of his 124th match in charge, he was staring down the barrel of the end to his career as the Wales coach. He was oblivious to the thousands of fans streaming out of the stadium but even they will have heard his sigh of relief when Ross Moriarty’s try was awarded with six minutes to go. It could have been heard for miles. Related: Wal…