No self-respecting tour would be complete without some frivolous awards, so without further ado, here are RW's Alternative Lions awards...Thumbs up: It was an unforgettable Lions Series for so many reasonsAt the end of an emotional, roller-coaster of six weeks on tour, it’s time for Rugby World to hand out …Continue reading »
Warren Gatland and his squad were written off before the three-Test Series but through sheer force of will they earnt the respect of the All BlacksHonours even: The Lions and All Blacks drew their first ever SeriesWhen time allows for clarity of thought; after an evening of maddening, frenetic, passionate intensity, there will be no doubting …Continue reading »
With the preparations nearly done, and the Test decider approaching ever faster, Warren Gatland and Steve Hansen have come under the media microscope...Final encounter: Steve Hansen and Warren Gatland will pit their wits against each other for the final timeWith the hours counting down to a game being talked up as the biggest since the 2015 World Cup final, …Continue reading »
Warren Gatland has been able to name the first unchanged Lions side since 1993 as Steve Hansen has been forced into more changesSame again, lads: Warren Gatland has gone for an unchanged 23Warren Gatland has had the luxury of being able to name the same 23 players who took part in the …Continue reading »
Warren Gatland wielded the changes after the First Test but after emerging victorious in Wellington, is it time to stick to a winning formula?Standing tall: Warren Gatland has to make some tight calls ahead of the final TestWe’re five weeks into the Lions tour and Warren Gatland has endured enough vitriol to make lesser men weep but when …Continue reading »
