Gatland will relinquish his role as Wales boss after the World Cup and will then start his official Lions duties in August 2020.

“I’m hugely honoured and delighted to lead the Lions again,” said Gatland. “It is exciting and a great challenge to coach the best players from the four Home Nations.”

It’s Official!

Warren Gatland has been named The British & Irish Lions Head Coach for the 2021 Tour to South Africa pic.twitter.com/T6ascoiDMA

— British&Irish Lions (@lionsofficial) June 12, 2019