Gatland sees new team hold on for final success

WARREN Gatland's new team Penarol clinched their third Super Rugby Americas crown with a nail-biting 35-34 victory over Dogos XV in a pulsating final at Montevideo's Estadio Charrúa.

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The former Wales head coach joined the Uruguayan side on a consultancy basis last month for the rest of the season.

However, it was hoped the advisory role would branch out into Uruguayan rugby in broader strokes following the completion of the campaign.

And Gatland, who left his second stint as Wales boss in the middle of the Six Nations in February, will no doubt be delighted after seeing his team scrape to a one-point victory.

The home side dominated the opening half, surging to a 21-8 lead thanks to a powerful forward display and clinical finishing when the ball was spread wide.