Future of series not in doubt, says Kieran Read

Kieran Read insists the British and Irish Lions’ future is not in doubt — no matter the result in this Test series with New Zealand.

The Lions’ very future came under scrutiny in 2005 when Clive Woodward’s men were whitewashed 3-0 on the last trip to New Zealand.

Ian McGeechan and Warren Gatland have rebuilt the famed touring side’s reputation and standing ever since, but rugby’s congested global calendar has continued to threaten the Lions’ place in the world game.