Lions call for Wales coaches

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Gatland, who masterminded Wales' RBS 6 Nations title triumph and tournament clean sweep last season, has landed the role of forwards coach with Edwards looking after the defence and Howley in charge of attack.

They will work in a coaching team headed by Ian McGeechan, his successor as director of rugby with current Guinness Premiership champions Wasps.

Further appointments to the management team announced in Dublin on Wednesday were Wales' Craig White, who will look after players' physical conditioning, Scotland team doctor James Robson, performance analyst Rhys Long and media chief Greg Thomas.

The Lions head to South Africa next May for a tour in which the highlights will be the three Tests against the world champion Springboks in Durban, Pretoria and Johannesburg.

Their first game is against a Highveld XV in Rustenburg on May 30.

Lions tour manager Gerald Davies said: "This is an important milestone in our preparation.

"The personnel announced have the proven skill sets to ensure that the Lions squad is well prepared for the tour to South Africa next year.

"The cosmopolitan make-up of the management team reflects the modern nature of rugby, and they, like me, are all well aware of the challenges that await us."

New Zealander Gatland succeeded Gareth Jenkins as Wales coach late last year, and his first match in charge was marked by Wales beating England at Twickenham for the first time since 1988. Former Great Britain and Wigan rugby league star Edwards, together with ex-Wales captain Howley, were brought on board by Gatland in time for the Six Nations campaign.