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Tour to Australia 2013

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Warren Gatland has plenty to smile about after being named head coach of the 2013 Lions

Gatland takes over from Lions legend Sir Ian McGeechan having worked alongside him in 2009

The Wales head coach made a huge impression on his first Lions tour three years ago

Gatland worked particularly closely with the Lions pack in his role as forwards coach

A former All Black hooker, Gatland worked well with Graham Rowntree at scrum time

The 49-year-old passed on plenty of practical advice to players like John Hayes in '09

Gatland regularly spoke to the media last time out...

But he'll be under the spotlight to an even greater extent in Hong Kong and Australia

Gatland's words prior to the third Test in Johannesburg inspired the Lions to a comfortable victory

Gatland was an important presence in the dressing room in 2009 and will be so once more in 2013

The former Wasps and Ireland boss understands the Lions' ethos

Here's hoping that Gatland will point the way to series success against the Wallabies Down Under

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2013 Tour Galleries

The get together	The chosen few	Behind the scenes as Lions opt for Gatland	Warren Gatland: the new Lions No1	Previous coaches: the men who've led the Lions
Wallabies to watch: the Aussie dangermen	History and heritage: the 125 Anniversary Range	Official Supporter Tour to Australia 2013	Meet the manager: Andy Irvine	Lions join forces with Thomas Pink
2013 on the horizon: fixtures announcement