Audacious Warren Gatland picks back three to rival Kiwis
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: That is a very clever Lions selection, with Warren Gatland and his coaches pulling a few rabbits out of the hat. I will hazard a guess that the Kiwis weren't expecting that. ,
Lions head coach Warren Gatland is out to win war of words
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Warren Gatland's comments on New Zealand running illegal blocking lines is an example of what Willie John McBride used to call 'getting your retaliation in first'. ,
Lions are peaking at just the right time in New Zealand
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I am flying to New Zealand later this week quietly confident that the Lions will be smiling on Saturday night. Warren Gatland has undoubtedly got his preparation right. ,
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Warren Gatland must start his warriors
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Sunday ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: As you may have noticed I am not a huge fan of meaningless replacements but this is an occasion where the Lions could really make the bench work for them. ,
Owen Farrell injury a blow for the Lions - Clive Woodward
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The Lions have been relatively unscathed by serious injuries so far but there is no disguising that it would be a massive blow if Owen Farrell were to miss the first Test. ,
Lions must cut out costly penalties ahead of Tests
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: It's these full-on midweek games which make the New Zealand tour so much harder than other Lions trips and full credit to such a talented Highlanders team. ,
It's time to get excited by Jones's classy England cubs
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: George Ford gave one of the great performances by an England No 10 when he provided both the X-factor and steadying hand in England’s magnificent 38-34 win over Argentina. ,
Farrells point the way forward for the Lions
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Sunday ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: What a huge day for the Farrell family. On the pitch, Owen bossed the game from start to finish and showed why he is so fundamental to the Lions on this tour. ,
Owen Farrell is key to this Lions tour
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Saturday's clash with the Crusaders is a big opportunity for Warren Gatland's team to leave their calling card. It's important that we discount the first two matches. ,
Tonga confirm their squad for June internationals
9 years ago by Tonga RugbySeven new caps have been included in the Tongan squad for tests against Wales, Samoa and Fiji. Crusaders and former New Zealand Under 20s halfback Leon Fukofuka is poised to make his Test debut...
