Jones: O'Driscoll gamble proves Gatland can coach Lions again

Alun-Wyn Jones believes Warren Gatland's "gamble" on Brian O'Driscoll proves the Wales coach can be the man to lead the British and Irish Lions again in four years' time.

Jones: O'Driscoll gamble proves Gatland can coach Lions again

Alun-Wyn Jones believes Warren Gatland's "gamble" on Brian O'Driscoll proves the Wales coach can be the man to lead the British and Irish Lions again in four years' time.

Gatland was widely criticised after leaving Ireland centre O'Driscoll out of the squad for the series decider against Australia last Saturday, but was vindicated as the tourists roared to a 41-16 win in Sydney.

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