Jenkins & Rowntree to join B&I Lions coaching team

Confirming the news, Rowntree said: “I am honoured to be asked to tour with the British and Irish Lions again and I really am thankful to Harlequins, John Kingston and David Ellis for allowing me to go.

Wales' Jenkins will, along with fellow coaches Steve Borthwick, Graham Rowntree, Andy Farrell and Rob Howley, complete the team headed by Warren Gatland.

Jenkins said: "It is a huge honour to be asked to be part of the 2017 British & Irish Lions Tour. The Lions is a special and unique side and I am fortunate to be heading on my fifth Tour.

"I am excited to be joining up with a very experienced, successful coaching team for what is going to be a huge challenge against the World Champions.