Iain Henderson criticises Lions tactics and claims team was not selected on form

Iain Henderson believes the Lions got their tactics wrong against South Africa during their recent series defeat (Steve Haag/PA)

Iain Henderson believes the Lions got their tactics wrong against South Africa during their recent series defeat (Steve Haag/PA)

Iain Henderson has criticised the tactics used by the British and Irish Lions in their series defeat to South Africa and also claims Warren Gatland selected on reputation rather than form.

The Lions seized a 1-0 lead in a dismal series but lost the next two Tests with head coach Gatland subsequently criticised for using a limited gameplan against the equally conservative world champions.

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