Warren Gatland says he would probably go to the beach with a glass of wine “away from the pressure” if it was decided he should not continue in his role as Wales head coach.

Wales have lost their last 10 Test matches and have not won a Test since the 2023 World Cup.

Defeat on Sunday against in-form Autumn Nations Series opponents Australia would end their record run of poor results, eclipsing the current streak and that of 2002 and 2003 under Gatland’s fellow New Zealander Steve Hansen.

Life isn’t about to get any easier either, with Wales hosting world champions South Africa after Australia before kicking off the Six Nations against France in Paris early next year.

There are mitigating factors, players such as Alun Wyn Jones, Justin Tipuric, Dan Biggar, George North, Ken Owens and Gareth Davies have retired from international rugby in the last 18 months, while Louis Rees-Zammit has gone to the NFL and injuries have suffered severely hampered the likes of Taulupe Faletau and Josh Adams.

Gatland has also limited 20-plus players since returning for a second spell in charge ahead of the 2023 Six Nations, but his test results still stick out like a sore thumb – he played 22, won six, lost 16.

Asked if he felt there was confidence in his project from Welsh Rugby Union employers, Gatland said: “I’m probably not the person to ask in terms of those questions.

“I’ve been very clear that I’m very comfortable with the decisions I’ve made.

“We tried to emphasize from the beginning that we have to go through some pains. I didn’t think it would be this much pain, to be honest.

“If a decision is made in terms of what you’re talking about, I’m more than comfortable with that. I’m around the game quite a bit.

“I’ll probably go back to the beach, have a glass of wine and enjoy some of the pressure away!

“We have tried to be clear about building and developing this group of young people. We know it takes a while. I know very well that you are not always given time.

“It’s about results. I tried not to shy away from it. I understand that. Criticism is part of the job and part of the role.

“All we can do is keep working hard, as we have done as coaches and players. Let’s hope the tide turns soon enough.

“If I look back at the teams I’ve been involved with in the past, you’ve had World Cup campaigns with teams. The progress we made, having those three months together and then the continuity you have for the next two seasons…

“We lost all that continuity after the (2023) World Cup and we made the decision to invest in this group of younger players. It will take time. If we get that, time will tell.

“The positive vibes they are getting now, they (players) have not lost their confidence.

“In terms of what they say, they are aware that they have to step over the line and that’s how they do it. Maybe a bounce, some decisions and a little bit of luck would help us, but we’ll keep fighting.”

Gatland, meanwhile, made four changes for the meeting with the Wallabies, with wing Mason Grady and scrum-half Tomos Williams both injured.

Williams picked up a shoulder injury during Sunday’s defeat to Fiji and is replaced by Ellis Bevan, with Scarlets wing Tom Rogers taking Grady’s place.

Elsewhere, Ospreys flanker Jac Morgan will make his first Test start in 13 months, having last featured in a Wales Test line-up against World Cup quarter-final opponents Argentina before injuries to knee and hamstring to rule him out for the summer tournament and last season’s Six Nations. Australia.

Morgan replaces flanker Tommy Reffell and James Botham also earns an opportunity in the back row, wearing the number six shirt in place of Taine Plumtree.