Does anybody want to lead the Lions?

The position of British and Irish Lions head coach is supposed to be one of the most sought-after in rugby, but yesterday Joe Schmidt and Warren Gatland were doing their utmost to distance themselves from the role.

Does anybody want to lead the Lions?

Schmidt’s reason was simple — his contract with Ireland does not permit him to take the role.

Gatland’s was far more blunt: he feels the schedule for next year’s tour of New Zealand is bordering on the suicidal and will almost certainly render it impossible for the Lions to claim back-to-back series victories.

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