Rugby - Lions 2013 Tour

Warren Gatland has been named as the British and Ireland Lions coach to Australia in 2013.

No great surprise there! Decent coach, and if he can keep the Welsh players at a high level, with a few additions, we should have a decent chance

I wonder, who will be the captain of the British and Irish Lions team? Paul O' Connell perhaps

Sam Warburton I wouldve thought. Well known by Gatland, the 2nd best number 7 in the world and will be itching to prove himself after his sending off in the World Cup.
O'Connell has been out of action for a while now and hasn't captained Ireland for ages

I wonder how many Scots will be in this Lions squad?

Oops - forgot to mention that one of the test matches is being played at the massive Olympic Stadium which holds over 80,000.

(21-12-2012 17:18 )Gordon_Bennett Wrote:  I wonder how many Scots will be in this Lions squad?

Ritchie Grey should certainly be in the squad.. the giant lock is 6ft 10 ins but is extremely mobile around the pitch.

1st match of the tour is underway via the Barbarian in Hong Kong

I've only just found out that Warren Gatling hasn't picked Chris Robshaw for the tour. Unbelievable

lions won 59-8

The big match is about to start...
The Australians have used a great way to present their team with their national caps. Each player nominated someone special to them to do the honour.
Great touch