In fairness it’s very hard to question Geech! As a two-time tourist, in 1974 and 1977, and a four-time head coach, Ian McGeechan is Mr. Lions. Writing for the Telegraph, he has selected his ultimate XV of players he coached with the side. However, there are three rather surprising Irish omissions, with Brian O’Driscoll, Paul […]

7 months ago

The former Lions head coach is not slamming on the ‘PANIC’ button. Following the British & Irish Lions’ 27-9 defeat to South Africa, on Saturday, Ian McGeechan stressed that the Third Test decider would be ’50/50′. Ronan O’Gara was not so sure – suggesting the Springboks were now favourites – but the Scot believes Warren […]

5 years ago

“You could see players growing out there on the field.” Ian McGeechan talked up the Test chances of seven British & Irish Lions stars after a winning start to their tour, but one that came with a high tariff. The Lions dispatched Japan 28-10 at Murrayfield, with Robbie Henshaw and Tadhg Beirne sealing the win […]

5 years ago

Can’t be arguing with these boys… although many probably will. Jim Telfer and Ian McGeechan are the embodiment of what it means to be a British & Irish Lion. Two hardy bucks that lived and breathed every moment of the experience. Both Telfer and McGeechan have been players, assistant coaches and head coaches of the […]

5 years ago

Has to be. Surely.

9 years ago

This would be a shock

9 years ago