Warren Gatland warns Lions must arrive earlier for 2021 South Africa tour

• Coach says an extra week is necessary to help avert injury• Wales back-up arrives for Saturday’s Test with ArgentinaWarren Gatland has hit out at Premiership Rugby Limited and warned that British & Irish Lions players face the risk of serious injury if they are not given adequate time to prepare for the 2021 tour.Gatland – the Lions head coach in 2013 and 2017 – has repeatedly called for the team to be given at least another week of training before they travel to the southern hemisphere. Related: Brad Shields on the bench for England Test match against South Africa Continue reading...…

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