Rugby World

Patience for Lions

- Karen Aherne Pullen, via Facebook Gary Herbert, Northampto­n

Re Lions 2021 coach: Warren Gatland beat the Aussies (third Test was a hammering) and drew against the All Blacks (best team on the planet), so how can you say, “No, not Gatland”.

Two years ago everyone was shouting for Eddie Jones to be the Lions coach. That’s gone quiet. Now it’s Andy Farrell, before he’s even started coaching Ireland (I personally think he’ll be good).

So let’s just wait and see in 18 months who has the best results as a coach. get it in the basketball ring I’ll give you £10.” At the second attempt, in it went!

I couldn’t believe my eyes. I know

I’m his dad and I’m biased, but it was amazing and not the sort of thing you witness from a six-year-old every day. I won’t be challengin­g for money again!

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