More Celts to make Lions, says Henry

WALES' victory over England and the resurgence of Ireland should make for a more Celtic flavour to the 2005 British and Irish Lions, according to New Zealand coach Graham Henry.

More Celts to make Lions, says Henry

In 2001 the Lions squad, which was coached by Henry, was heavily packed with English players for the tour of Australia.

"I think there will be quite a significant number of Irish and Welsh players in the touring side as well as English and a few Scots," Henry said.

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