The man set to replace Warren Gatland almost produced one of the greatest upsets of the modern era.
It’s difficult to envisage another team denying the Crusaders a second-ever three-peat, not when they have got such an array of quality players, such a breadth of depth in their squad, and largely the same core of players who went back-to-back.
In my opinion, there is simply nothing better than provincial rugby for a multitude of reasons. One of those reasons has become the season launch.
Bryn Gatland caused the British and Irish Lions problems, according to dad Warren.
It was a tough day at the office for the British and Irish Lions as they came from behind to beat New Zealand's Provincial Barbarians.