News24 | Warren Gatland knocks ‘win at all costs’ Springboks, says 2021 Lions tour should have been postponed

Warren Gatland coached the British & Irish Lions on three tours - in 2013, 2017 and 2021. (PHILL MAGAKOE/AFP)

Warren Gatland coached the British & Irish Lions on three tours – in 2013, 2017 and 2021. (PHILL MAGAKOE/AFP)

Warren Gatland has shared his views on the British & Irish Lions’ most recent tour to South Africa in 2021.

It was Gatland’s third series as Lions mentor, having also been at the helm in 2013 (Australia) and 2017 (New Zealand).

The 2021 tour took place at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic and all games were played behind closed doors.

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