Woodward is named Lions coach

Clive Woodward was today appointed head coach of the 2005 Lions.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2004 - 11:42

Clive Woodward was today appointed head coach of the 2005 Lions.

England’s World Cup-winning mastermind will take charge of the proposed 10-match tour to New Zealand next year, and his former England team-mate Bill Beaumont has been confirmed as tour manager.

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