With Warren Gatland already intimating that a number of players are already on the plane, the next few months will see if any bolters come to the foreOn a wing and a prayer: Christian Wade's match-winning qualities could see him pickedAs the new year dawns, we move into the second half of the 2016-17 northern hemisphere season, a season that …Continue reading »
These three will assist the head coach on the tour of New Zealand – but there are more to be announced. By Oliver Pickup in Dublin.Your coaches: Warren Gatland with his Lions assistant coaches (pic courtesy of Inpho)THERE WERE few surprises on Wednesday afternoon as Warren Gatland revealed his core coaching trio for next year’s tour to …Continue reading »
With Ireland beating the All Blacks in Chicago a chink of light has appeared on the Lions horizon and after a month of progress in the North, a squad is starting to take shapeLeader of men: Alun Wyn Jones led the Lions in the deciding Third TestAny Lions squad member selected in April will have to have multi-faceted skills, one-trick ponies need not apply. Any tourist …Continue reading »
Head coach Warren Gatland explains what needs to happen when the new Lions deal is done and why preparation time is keyMan with a plan: Warren Gatland wants to protect the uniqueness oft he Lions. Photo: Getty ImagesHead coach Warren Gatland explains what needs to happen when the new Lions deal is done and why preparation time is key
