Howley, Farrell and Rowntree to back Gatland for Lions Tour

There will be a tight unit of four coaches leading the rugby union British and Irish Lions on their 2013 tour to Australia.

Head coach Warren Gatland has selected his Wales assistant Rob Howley, and England pair Andy Farrell and Graham Rowntree.

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Howley is a backs specialist, while Rowntree focuses on the forwards.

Gatland says Farrell’s lack of previous Lions experience is actually a plus.