The British & Irish Lions

Tour to Australia 2013

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Warren Gatland was announced as the Lions' head coach for the 2013 tour on September 4

Gatland will work closely with tour manager Andy Irvine as the Lions prepare for the trip Down Under

Gatland was presented to the press at Ironmonger's Hall in London

The venue was just a stone's throw away from the hotel where the first Lions party was picked in 1888

Gatland posed for pictures with the Lions Board after signing up for his second successive tour

The former All Black hooker faced plenty of questions from the media

He was also in demand for TV and radio interviews, as well as photographic shots

The Lions also made a series of important sponsorship announcements

CEO John Feehan talked about vital relationships with HSBC, Adidas, FirstCape, Land Rover and Microsoft

Gatland and Irvine are aiming to inspire the Lions to a first series victory since 1997

Gatland is the man in the hot seat but he hopes to announce his coaching team by November

Touch wood the vastly experienced New Zealander will be all smiles come July 6 next year

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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