Foreign Leinster and current Wales coach Mike Ruddock has rowed in behind England legend Bill Beaumont in support of Clive Woodward as head coach on the Lions Tour to New Zealand next summer.
"I think he definitely has to do the Lions job. I don't know Clive too well, but we texted him messages of support when he got the Lions position," said Ruddock.
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