Gatland’s heroes

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THE LIONS’ LAST VISIT TO AUSTRALIA IN 2013 W

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Rugby World Magazine

When the Lions toured Australia in 2001, the Wallabies were a completely different beast

Rugby’s most outspoken and influential journalist

Here’s what Andy Farrell can expect from the Australian Super Rugby Pacific franchises and the Lions’ midweek opposition before the Tests

A TWO-TIME TOUR CAPTAIN WHO RETIRED UNDEFEATED AS A BRITISH & IRISH LION, THE WELSHMAN IS ONE OF THE GREATS

AFTER TWO UNBEATEN TOURS AS A SIDEKICK, WILL THE LIONS’ HEAD COACH ENJOY HIS FINEST HOUR?

An Englishman, Irishman, Welshman and Scotsman go on a tour… How the unique institution that is the Lions creates the most unlikely of bonds

When the Lions toured Australia in 2001, the Wallabies were a completely different beast

Rugby’s most outspoken and influential journalist

Here’s what Andy Farrell can expect from the Australian Super Rugby Pacific franchises and the Lions’ midweek opposition before the Tests

A TWO-TIME TOUR CAPTAIN WHO RETIRED UNDEFEATED AS A BRITISH & IRISH LION, THE WELSHMAN IS ONE OF THE GREATS

AFTER TWO UNBEATEN TOURS AS A SIDEKICK, WILL THE LIONS’ HEAD COACH ENJOY HIS FINEST HOUR?

An Englishman, Irishman, Welshman and Scotsman go on a tour… How the unique institution that is the Lions creates the most unlikely of bonds