Warren Gatland faces surgery after Wales coach breaks both heels in accident at home While in New Zealand Gatland will continue to receive information primarily from Rob Howley, Robin McBryde, Shaun Edwards and Neil Jenkins as they observe and monitor Wales squad players and potential players over the next few weeks. Further information gathered by the Head of Physical Performance, Adam Beard, Head of Performance Analysis, Rhys Long and National Medical Performance Manager, Prav Mathema, will also be sent directly to Gatland. Assistant Coach Rob Howley will oversee day-to-day management and if required will head up the Wales coaching team in Australia, in Gatland's absence. Although it could be several weeks before he fully recovers, Gatland is expected to return to active coaching duties before his recuperation is complete. Lewis said: "We all wish Warren a speedy recovery from the injuries he has suffered in this extremely unfortunate accident. Knowing Warren as I do I can reassure the Welsh rugby public that he has diligently put the people and processes in place to ensure he stays closely linked to what is happening in the game back here in Wales. I have spoken to Warren on a number of occasions since his fall and have told him he will lead the tour to Australia unless anything unforeseen happens in the prognosis for recovery we are working to.