Warren Gatland set to return as Lions coach for 2021 South Africa series
(The Guardian Sports News)

o New Zealander took charge of 2013 and 2017 Lions tourso Lions duty would not rule Gatland out of England jobWarren Gatland is set to be reappointed as head coach of the British and Irish Lions for their 2021 tour to South Africa. The Wales coach is understood to be the Lions´ preferred choice having taken charge of the two previous expeditions to Australia in 2013 and New Zealand in 2017.Gatland, 55, also served as forwards coach under Ian McGeechan when the Lions last toured South Africa in 2009. Having most recently masterminded Wales´s 2019 Six Nations grand slam, he has been seen as the leading candidate for some time and the Lions board hopes to finalise arrangements within the next month. Continue reading...