As British and Irish Lions fans eagerly await the announcement of Warren Gatland’s 2021 touring squad to face the Springboks this summer, let’s look at the Pacific Islands influence and the many senior and leading players of Pacifica descent. Experienced men that Lions’ management might call upon to lend their power and flair. Harry Hudson […] READ MORE
Tag: South Africa 2021
Warren Gatland to lead the Lions for third time
Warren Gatland has been appointed Head Coach for the British and Irish Lions Tour of South Africa in 2021. The New Zealander, who led Wales to the Six Nations Grand Slam in 2019, will reprise his role with the British and Irish Lions for a record-equalling third time in a row. Only Sir Ian McGeechan […] READ MORE
Jason Leonard appointed Chairman, British and Irish Lions
Former England and British and Irish Lions player, Jason Leonard (pictured above, right) has been elevated to the position of Chairman this week. Lions player number 644, Jason Leonard is a three times British and Irish Lions tourist (1993, 1997 and 2001) and will bring both a player’s and an administrator’s perspective, during his tenure […] READ MORE