‘Let’s wrap up series now’: Warren Gatland

LIONS TOUR - SECOND TEST: Australia v Lions

‘Let’s wrap up series now’: Warren Gatland

Having taken a 1-0 lead in the best of three series last weekend, the Lions can grab glory over the next two weekends, but Gatland will urge his 2013 squad to emulate Martin Johnson’s 1997 conquerors of world champions South Africa, by winning and taking an unassailable 2-0 lead tomorrow at the Etihad Stadium.

To that end he has made five changes from the side that won at Suncorp Stadium last Saturday. Gatland described it as a horses for courses side with a victory in mind not just for the series but the long-term well-being of the Lions.

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