Although Irvine originally stated that it was unlikely that a current coach of one of the Home unions would be appointed to coach the Lions,[REF] New Zealander Warren Gatland was offered the role in March 2012 with the Welsh Rugby Union's support, before being confirmed in September 2012 [REF].
Following the first test, George Smith, Jesse Mogg and Ben Tapuai were called up to the squad [REF].