Howley delighted with Lions inclusion

Rob Howley says he is delighted to be involved with the coaching set-up for the Lions tour of South Africa next summer.

The 38-year-old was announced as attack coach yesterday and joins Warren Gatland and Shaun Edwards in Ian McGeechan’s backroom staff.

He commented, “When Geech phoned me, I was absolutely ecstatic to be part of the coaching team that has been announced. It’s a very privileged position to be in. I certainly pinch myself.”