I coached against Joe Schmidt’s Australia – this is what Lions should expect
My Wales players Down Under have gained invaluable experience and I think Andy Farrell will look at that when picking squad
My Wales players Down Under have gained invaluable experience and I think Andy Farrell will look at that when picking squad
With Ireland travelling to Loftus Versfeld this weekend, the mind cannot help but be drawn back the Lions’ visit there in 2009
Sometimes controlling public perception can be as important as controlling your players as I discovered at the 2011 Rugby World Cup
We have not spoken about the wooden spoon, only about winning against Italy – it would be the same as if we were going for the Grand Slam
At the World Cup teams were using the boot so often because the strategy won matches – but it needs to change
Abuse I get is nothing compared to some others, but any amount can take its toll
Being head coach for three Lions tours presented me with the hardest selection calls of my career
It has been an honour to lead the British and Irish Lions, and I will happily share my knowledge and experience with the next head coach
We do not want to move any closer to football, where every controversial decision is contested and becomes a post-game narrative
South Africa continue to push the boundaries within the laws of the game in search of an advantage
I doubted their resilience before the tournament but cohesive attacking and relentless defence equip them to beat the All Blacks
New Zealand, South Africa and Australia have shared eight wins in the nine previous tournaments but they do not scare the Europeans anymore
Myself and Eddie differ when it comes to coaching philosophy but there is no doubt he is very experienced and savvy
World Cup sides are kicking so often because the approach wins matches - but it is not entertaining. Something needs to change
Getting off to a winning start against Fiji will help us build and grow our confidence – but we will be prepared for anything
Ian Foster’s team have quietly gone about their business – we shall see how far they have come at the Stade de France