Warren Gatland has been confirmed as head coach of the British and Irish Lions for a third time.
Gatland, currently Wales coach, will take charge in South Africa in 2021, having already presided over a series win in Australia in 2013, and a draw in New Zealand four years later.
Here’s how fans on Twitter have reacted:
Great to see some creativity from the @lionsofficial committee… SInce when was the Lions Coaching job a job for life? #Lions2021 https://t.co/BxQMtTYc5y
— John Hawryluk (@jbeaton1993) June 12, 2019
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Absolutely love the @lionsofficial tours but well sick of seeing one of the healthiest periods of northern hemisphere rugby making this spud look good. Would have been happy for anyone else to get the chance #disappointingselection
— Declan Murphy (@Decmurphy501) June 12, 2019
Maybe the Scots boys will get a look in now as WG doesn’t have to consider the feelings of the Wales players
— John Houlton (@jghrichmond) June 12, 2019
Anyone else fed the fuck up of Warren Garland leading the @lionsofficial The ever changing nature of the squad deserves a updating philosophy and style. Frankly I’m bored of it. RM
— MaulOver Rugby (@mauloverpodcast) June 12, 2019