Football.  Warren Gatland unveils the cast of the Lions’ British tour in South Africa

Football. Warren Gatland unveils the cast of the Lions’ British tour in South Africa

Lions Director Warren Gatland has just announced the four technicians who will oversee him during the tour in South Africa. (© Icon Sport)

This Tuesday, April 13th, New Zealand coach British and Irish blackAnd the Warren GatlandHe revealed the staff who will assist him during the 2021 summer tour in South Africa. The black Must argue 8 games Next summer including 3 Tests against Springboks World ChampionJuly 24-31 and August 7.

Warren Gatland welcomes Gregor Townsend’s record

Former coach of Gaul From 2007 to 2019, they decided to trust three Welsh technicians: Robin McBride (Leinster striker coach), Steve Tandy (Scotland Defense Coach), Neil Jenkins, The previous iconic opening by Fifteenth of shallotsAnd also for the Scotsman, coach The fifteenth of the thornsAnd the Gregor Townsend.

Warren Gatland seized the opportunity to salute Gregor Towsend’s excellent work with Scotland over the past 6 Nations Championship 2021 He was particularly distinguished by the historic victories of his team in England Et al France. He also noted that the previous opening match had passed PriceAnd the Custer And the Montpellier He was part of the Lions’ Victorious Tour (2 wins, 1 loss) in 1997 … in South Africa, He was the world champion at that time.

Neil Jenkins to celebrate his sixth campaign with lions

Townsend will be responsible for the Lions’ attack in this round while Tandy will be in charge of the defense, McBride will be in charge of the forwards and Jenkins, since 2009, for kicks and scorers. The latter will also be celebrated Sixth campaign with British and Irish lionsAs a player and then as a coach.

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Remember that during their last tour, the Lions ended up on par with the New Zealand, In 2017, with a win everywhere and tied (15-15) in the last test inEden Garden Dr’Auckland.

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