World champions South Africa arrive within the Welsh capital subsequent Saturday.
Wales then face a ferociously powerful Six Nations opener in opposition to France in Paris on 31 January.
This implies there isn’t a quick finish in sight to such a depressing run and Gatland admitted he was not sure whether or not he anticipated to be in cost for the Springboks match and the next Six Nations marketing campaign.
He insisted, although, the Wales squad can be decided to show issues round subsequent weekend.
“If you’re concerned in skilled sport, these are the challenges that outline you as a person,” stated Gatland.
“If you get out in that area, you’ve got received lots of people taking a look at you. It is the way you entrance as much as the problem.
“You possibly can bury your head within the sand, stroll away or you may roll your sleeves up and block up the white noise. Hopefully, we’ll placed on an improved efficiency that exhibits some character in opposition to the world champions.”
Gatland gave an impassioned message to Wales followers following the Australia defeat.
“We’re actually hurting from immediately,” he stated.
“The supporters have been good with the help they’ve given us over time.
“We most likely allow them to down just a little bit. So we have to exit subsequent week and make amends by placing a efficiency in they are often happy with.”
