Wales v New Zealand: What’s at stake for departing coaches in bronze medal match
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Marshall says a coach who has won three Grand Slams, reached two World Cup semi-finals and taken Wales briefly to number one in the world courtesy of a 14-match winning run, will not be defined by what happens in his final game.
“I don’t think anything that happens on Friday has any effect on what he’s done for Welsh rugby,” said Marshall.
“He’ll leave a legacy and the challenge for Wales is to try to make it better and that’s what the All Blacks always try to do.”
Gatland’s assistant with Wales Robin McBryde believes the evidence of Gatland’s reign can be seen on the playing field.
“There’s no better legacy than the players that are here now, the players that will be here in eight years at other World Cups,” he said.
“Those players and the experience that they’ve had, rubbing shoulders with some of these other players, that’s the legacy.
“These players know how to win. It’s testament to Warren, the other coaches he brought with him, the environment, the backroom staff.
“These players have been given the best opportunity possible. There is a no excuse sort of environment. There’s no way out.
“That expectancy, that pressure, is always there to win.
“Warren’s mentality has fed down to everybody. Regardless of who we’re playing, we expect to go out there and win.”
Watch more: BBC Scrum V, 21:30 GMT, BBC 1 Wales, Friday, 1 November
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