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BREAKING NEWS: Gatland to lead Lions for third time in South Africa

Departing Wales head coach Warren Gatland will take charge of the British and Irish Lions for a third time.

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Warren Gatland has been confirmed as head coach of the British and Irish Lions for the 2021 tour of South Africa.

The departing Wales boss had previously ruled out a third successive stint with the Lions, stating he “hated the press and negativity” he experienced on the tour of New Zealand two years ago.

Yet after masterminding a 1-1 draw with the All Blacks in his homeland, the 55-year-old will lead the Lions in a series against the Springboks – eight years after he was first in charge for a 2-1 triumph in Australia.

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