Another Guardian article has some more encouraging quotes:Yr Alban wrote: Mon Aug 09, 2021 7:53 amOh Jesus, I really hope this isn’t true. The man now has the complete set of Lions tours, let someone else have a shot. Especially after some of the ‘rugby’ we’ve been forced to watch.SaintK wrote: Mon Aug 09, 2021 7:44 am Thanks, but no thanks Warren! Time for someone else to have a crack.https://www.theguardian.com/sport/202 ... lia-tourWarren Gatland has been told by the British & Irish Lions hierarchy that the job of head coach for the 2025 tour of Australia is his if he wants it, despite the series defeat by South Africa. Gatland refused to rule out a fourth tour as head coach in the aftermath of the defeat by the Springboks and he has subsequently received the firm backing of the Lions chairman, Jason Leonard, and the managing director, Ben Calveley.
“How interesting, then, to hear the backs coach Gregor Townsend discussing the future direction of the game as the Lions prepared to go their different ways…. “I believe the game has already moved to an era when 10s have to be attackers,” said Townsend, praising both Russell and the fast-improving Marcus Smith whom he already considers to be “one of the best attacking 10s in the world” and a blossoming England star. “We’ve seen players like Richie Mo’unga, we’ve seen Finn last night … those are the 10s who put defences under pressure. I do believe their way of playing can win games.”
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