The British & Irish Lions

Tour to Australia 2013

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Sir Ian McGeechan was the last man to lead the Lions when they headed to South Africa in 2009

England's World Cup winning boss Sir Clive Woodward was the Lions coach on the 2005 tour

Graham Henry became the first foreigner to coach Britain and Ireland's elite in 2001

McGeechan was the last coach to lead the Lions to series success, back in 1997

The 1993 Lions were also coached by the former Scotland and Lions centre

McGeechan's first tour as head coach ended with a 2-1 victory over the Wallabies in 1989

Jim Telfer is better known for assisting McGeechan in 1997 but he was also head coach in 1983

Another former Lions' back rower, Noel Murphy, coached the Lions in South Africa in 1980

Having captained the Lions to victory in New Zealand in 1971, John Dawes returned as coach in 1977

Ex Lions and Ireland prop Syd Millar was head coach of The Invicibles in 1974

Ronnie Dawson (right) followed John Robins and preceded Carwyn James as Lions coach in 1968

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2013 Tour Galleries

Pre-Tour training	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