Warren Gatland confirms talks with Stuart Lancaster as Lions preparations go on

Ex-Wales boss Gatland – currently working with the Chiefs in his native New Zealand – has also spoken about the likes of Owen Farrell and Maro Itoje playing in the Championship for Saracens ahead of the tour.

Warren Gatland has spoken to the Leinster senior coach Stuart Lancaster as he considers his coaching staff for next summer’s British and Irish Lions tour.

After his stint as England head coach ended following pool-stage elimination from the 2015 World Cup, Lancaster became part of the coaching staff under Leo Cullen at Leinster and his time at the club has included a Champions Cup win in 2018.