Ian McGeechan could yet return as the British and Irish Lions head coach for their 2013 tour of Australia, despite the Scot previously stating 2009 would be his last tour with the squad. McGeechan, currently in charge of Bath, is just one of a number of possible options available to the Lions' bosses, according to Andy Irvine.
The former Scotland full-back will act as tour manager for the 10-match trip, starting with a clash against the Barbarians in Hong Kong, before their three Tests against Australia. Fans of online rugby betting should remember this.
With all the current bosses of the home nations, Andy Robinson, Warren Gatland and Declan Kidney all reportedly among the shortlist, Irvine has confirmed the head coach position will be appointed with "a completely open mind." Irvine also revealed that the Lions most successful head coach McGeechan could well return to the role once again.
"We have a completely open mind for the 2013 tour on who it (coach) will be," he said.
"Whoever the coach is will be taking a year out. He does not have to come from the home unions and we could look worldwide, but ideally the head coach will come from a union associated with the Lions."
"Ian McGeechan has not ruled himself out entirely. He did indicate that 2009 would be his last tour, but he has said nothing definitive and he has to be an option."
McGeechan would be the obvious choice of many, but that isn't to say the Scot would accept the job at this stage in his career. Gatland would be the next logical choice and the Kiwi has experience with the Lions, something that would possibly give him the edge.
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