The union has just seen the women’s head coach depart, questions remain over the future of executive director of rugby Nigel Walker and severing Gatland’s lucrative contract would be costly.
As the run worsens, Gatland becomes more stubborn, blaming the media for the increased pressure. But 10 defeats are 10 defeats.
“You only play eight to 12 Tests a year, so if you’re losing them all then you have to accept your job is on the line,” Cuthbert told Radio Wales.
“We’re in transition but we still had the players to win that game [against Fiji] and we’re not seeing progress.
“People will question what’s going on, if he’s not getting the best out of the team, or it’s the preparation, or the gameplan.”
Other notable former Gatland favourites, including Jamie Roberts and Dan Biggar, have echoed that thought but Cuthbert still backs the head coach to turn things around.
“He has been in this situation before and if anyone can get it right, it’s Warren Gatland,” Cuthbert said.
“But there’s probably no bigger week in his Wales managerial career.”
So what must Gatland put right this week?
