Lions will be Biggar and better

DAN BIGGAR is backing Warren

Gatland to turn his Lions dreamers into believers in South Africa.

The Wales stand-off will be reunited with his long-time Wales coach on the tour and knows the Lions can count on their head coach delivering the winning mentality they will need this summer in the world champions’ back yard.

“It is always great to work with someone who has had the success Warren has had,” said Biggar.

“Warren changed the mindset of Welsh rugby when he came in, turning us from people who hoped to win to believing that every time you took to the field you were going to win and you have the ability to win.

“That is what he will do well – especially in a short period when he hasn’t got time to do everything he would want to do if he was a national coach or a club coach. Gats’ experience in these situations and big games and big moments will be crucial.”

Biggar (below) went on the 2017 tour to New Zealand but found himself stuck behind Johnny Sexton and Owen Farrell in the queue for the No.10 jersey and did not play a Test. But with Sexton overlooked for the tour and Farrell not at his best for England, the Northampton star is aiming to change that this time around.

“Missing out on Test selection last time was tough to take but I was also up against Owen and Johnny at their absolute peak,” he said.

“It was a great tour and I loved it – I felt like I played some really good rugby – but that’s a huge aim for this time around and I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t.”