Head coach Warren Gatland explains what needs to happen when the new Lions deal is done and why preparation time is key
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Lions bolters: Eight players who could make New Zealand in 2017
From Will Greenwood in 1997, to Keith Earls in 2009, the selection announcement for the Lions tour always springs its surprises. And with eight months to go until Warren Gatland’s…
Lions 2017: Why Warren Gatland is ready to take on Mission Impossible
Back in January, when the Six Nations was being launched at the oh-so-posh Hurlingham Club, Warren Gatland was asked about the itinerary for the British & Irish Lions tour to…
Lions coach Warren Gatland faces the biggest challenge of his career
Congratulations Warren Gatland – and, er, commiserations. For while being named head coach of the 2017 British & Irish Lions tour to New Zealand is a great honour, one to…
British & Irish Lions 2017: Seven players who need to shine this season
British and Irish Lions fever is beginning to descend. The 2016/17 domestic seasons begin in the home nations this weekend and whilst players’ attentions will be solely focused on performing…
Who should coach the British & Irish Lions?
Now the summer tours are done, the names of potential British & Irish Lions coaching combinations are being flung around like confetti, so what could the management team for next…
How will the 2017 Lions beat the All Blacks?
Although Wales eventually lost the Test series 3-0 to the All Blacks, nobody could claim they did not go down fighting. Wales scored five tries in the first two Tests…
Lions 2017: What to do when touring New Zealand
Tips for fans travelling to New Zealand for the 2017 Lions tour
Why the All Blacks have nothing to fear from the 2017 Lions… yet!
The New Zealand coach Steve Hansen was in the stands at Twickenham on Saturday watching England’s 21-10 win over Ireland and wouldn’t you like to have a penny for his…