NICK CAIN ON THE DEBT THE LIONS OWE THEIR NEWLY-APPOINTED 2021 HEAD COACH

Pilloried in 2005: Clive Woodward

Mission accomplished: Warren Gatland celebrates after the Lions drew the final Test 15-15 to tie the series with the All Blacks in 2017
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Jubilation: Jamie Roberts is mobbed by Conor Murray and Owen Farrell after scoring the fourth try during the Lions 41-16 victory over the Wallabies in the third Test in 2013

THE Lions suits can thank their lucky stars for Warren Gatland, and his deep attachment to the British & Irish touring side. They can be thank...