Lions 2013: Warren Gatland hopes to unite nations

Warren Gatland hopes his experience of international coaching will help him unite the nations, as he is named as head coach of the British and Irish Lions for the 2013 tour of Australia.

The Wales boss has long been favourite for the job, but his planned appointment in April was postponed after he broke both heels in a fall.

The Lions will play three Tests against the Wallabies and seven tour matches, including a warm-up against the Barbarians in Hong Kong.