Woodward will lead Lions
Tuesday, 7 September 2004Clive Woodward's position as coach of the British and Irish Lions in New Zealand next summer was last night given the green light.
World Cup winner Woodward resigned as England head coach last week amid rumours of a coaching or managerial move to soccer, which in turn prompted speculation about his Lions role.
Woodward was initially appointed to the coveted Lions post seven months ago and his position received a ringing endorsement at a meeting of the Lions committee in Dublin tonight.
Woodward has insisted he will not take up any other job until after the three-Test trip to New Zealand ends next July.
With Woodward having no further England commitments, he is free to spend the entire season planning and preparing for the 11-match expedition.
Filed by Barry McEneaney
