Gatland reveals deal to free him for Lions role

Warren Gatland has revealed he has a gentleman’s agreement with Welsh Rugby Union boss Roger Lewis to be released if asked to coach the British and Irish Lions in 2017.

Wales head coach Gatland signed a new six-year contract yesterday, committing his long-term future to the WRU.

The 50-year-old is already Wales’ longest-serving coach, but this new deal will extend his tenure to 12 years, taking in both the 2015 and 2019 Rugby World Cups.