Gatland Says The Irish Will Find Ways To Connect With Fans At Home.

Wednesday, 23 June 2021 12:35

Capacity at stadiums will be limited for the tour.

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland says the team will still find ways to connect with rugby union fans back home.

Unlike in previous years, there won't be thousands of supporters following them on their upcoming tour of South Africa.

A crowd of 16-and-a-half-thousand will be at Murrayfield to see the Lions play Japan on Saturday.

Gatland says they need to ensure fans feel part of what they're doing while they're away.

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