Warren Gatland considering a controversial choice for Lions captain

Gatland admits that a team’s success can make the Lions squad selection a smoother process.

Warren Gatland considering a controversial choice for Lions captain

Newly appointed British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has already been taking stock of his potential captains for next summer’s tour of New Zealand and has alluded to Dylan Hartley’s leadership qualities, writes Gavin Spillane.

Coach of the victorious Lions team of 2013, Gatland praised the England captain’s vastly improved disciplinary record, saying he has “matured” in recent years.

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