Watch: Warren Gatland Reveals What He’s Looking For In A Lions Player
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What does it take to be a Lions player?
First and foremost you have to be at the very top of your game, after that then you’ve gotta ask the man who’s tasked with making that decision.
Warren Gatland returns to the fold for a second successive tour in 2017 after a series win over Australis last time round in 2013 and he’s revealed just what exactly he looks for in a Lions player in the first of a new series released by the British & Irish Lions.
In the short video below, Gatland discusses the key attributes for prospective Lions and assembling his backroom team.
Exclusive: Watch Warren Gatland on his selection philosophy in Episode One of ‘Lions Watch’ presented by @SLI_Global #LionsNZ2017 pic.twitter.com/SrfUnLEM11
— British&Irish Lions (@lionsofficial) September 27, 2016