Warren Gatland will coach British & Irish Lions for Australia 2013 tour . New Zealander is only second man from outside British Isles to lead Lions . `` I am really honored to have been asked to take the position of head coach for the 2013 British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia , '' Gatland told gathered reporters . Appointment was delayed after Gatland broke both heels in accident in April . England have appointed former Australian captain Steve Hansen as their new head coach.
Warren Gatland will coach British & Irish Lions for Australia 2013 tour . New Zealander is only second man from outside British Isles to lead Lions . Appointment was delayed after Gatland broke both heels in accident in April . England have appointed former Australian captain Steve Hansen as their new head coach.