Photo: Getty ImagesSir Graham Henry, the only man to coach both the All Blacks and the British and Irish Lions, says Warren Gatland's squad will potentially embark on a "suicidal" itinerary in New Zealand. "I know from my own experiences how much the players respect getting selected for the Lions," Henry told ESPN. Henry coached the Lions on the tour of Australia in 2001, a 2-1 series defeat, and 10 years later mentored the All Blacks to their second World Cup victory. "The Chiefs had nothing to worry about, no pressure, they just went out and expressed themselves," Henry said. "I don't know if you can draw a line between the games you play prior to the test and the test.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 18, 2017 03:45 UTC