ALEX BYWATER talks to Wales fly-half Rhys Patchell about his Japan experience

Battered: Rhys Patchell playing against New Zealand
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RHYS Patchell never thought he would make the World Cup, but after impressing in Japan the Wales fly-half has challenged his team not to fall off a cliff following the departure of Warren Gatland.
Wales’ bronze medal defeat by New Zealand was Gatland’s last in charge after 12 remarkable years of success at the helm.
During that time he has helped numerous players – Patchell being just one.
After sufferi...