Wales coach Warren Gatland has received an offer to lead the British and Irish Lions on their tour of Australia next year, Press Association Sport understands.
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The Welsh Rugby Union have tied up all of their Grand Slam-winning coaching team to long-term contracts after forwards coach Robin McBryde signed a deal though to the 2015 World Cup.
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Prop Gethin Jenkins will join the Welsh player exodus to France next season.
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Coach backs team to succeed on the stage where he led England to their last title
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