Written 4 months ago by Will O'Callaghan

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Warren Gatland says he could be tempted to lead the British and Irish Lions again for the tour of South Africa in 2021.

The 53-year-old guided the Lions to only their second series in New Zealand without defeat, following Saturday’s 15-15 draw in Auckland.

Gatland is on New Zealand’s shortlist of candidates to replace head coach Steve Hansen after the 2019 World Cup when his contract as Wales boss is set to expire.

The former Ireland and Wasps coach spearheaded the Lions’ 2013 series win in Australia and admitted he is tempted to go on another tour in four years time.

Gatland said: “Eddie (England coach Eddie Jones) has put his name forward hasn’t he?

“My focus is on Wales, for the autumn internationals and then looking towards the 2019 World Cup. I’m definitely finishing up there, unless they decide to get rid of me sooner!

“So after that I might just go to the beach and put my feet up for a while.

“But you never say never. If there’s a chat and opportunity to think about 2021, to do maybe the three as a head coach, to win two and draw one wouldn’t be a bad achievement.”

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