Gatland: O'Driscoll decision in Lions tour adds spice to match

Warren Gatland admits the fallout from dropping Brian O’Driscoll for the summer’s final British Lions Test will put an “extra twist” on Wales’ trip to Ireland in the RBS 6 Nations.

Gatland: O'Driscoll decision in Lions tour adds spice to match

Warren Gatland admits the fallout from dropping Brian O’Driscoll for the summer’s final British Lions Test will put an “extra twist” on Wales’ trip to Ireland in the RBS 6 Nations.

The Wales coach also revealed he returned the Christmas card favour to Ireland legend O’Driscoll to extend the running joke started at the Lions’ Downing Street reception toasting their summer Australia tour series win.

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