Lions call for Wales coaches

British & Irish Lions tour manager Gerald Davies and head coach Ian McGeechan announced the coaching and key backroom staff for the 2009 tour to South Africa in Dublin today.

Wed, 22 Oct, 2008 - 14:35

Wales’ Grand Slam coaching trio of Warren Gatland, Shaun Edwards and Rob Howley will be on Lions duty in South Africa next summer.

Gatland, who masterminded Wales’ RBS 6 Nations title triumph and tournament clean sweep last season, has landed the role of forwards coach.

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