Warren Gatland can give Lions nous and substance for All Blacks challenge | Robert Kitson

Whatever squad is unveiled on Wednesday, there should be enough ballast in the Lions party to compete in rugby’s most formidable environment in New ZealandSoon enough the longest wait in rugby will be over. Warren Gatland can still expect loads of advice between now and the first Test against the All Blacks on 24 June but after this week’s selection excitement the tone will swiftly change. Picking a British and Irish Lions squad to tour New Zealand is a lot easier than coming back victorious.It certainly pays to hear from those who have made the same trek in the past and experienced, rugby-wis…