McGeechan sees room for improvement

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After taking charge of the Lions for a record fourth time, head coach McGeechan is determined to restore the the tourists' unique ethos and reject the divisive approach adopted by Sir Clive Woodward with dire consequences in New Zealand three years ago.

The 61-year-old Wasps director of rugby said on BBC Radio Five Live's Sportsweek programme: "The Lions tour is so unique that you have to do things differently to anything you else you do simply because you are preparing for three Test matches in something like four weeks."

He added: "Sharing rooms is one of the things which has worked very well on Lions tours.

"It helps break down the barriers and I think it is as important to understand as much about each off the field so they can have a real confidence on the field.

"Some players like there own quiet corners - others prefer to be social - but I think the most important thing is that everyone understand the characters that make the up squad.

"I think the Lions are seen by the Springboks and the All Blacks as the biggest rugby team that they will ever play.

"That's the added responsibility you take on and it is far more than a national jersey simply by what is attached to it by other countries.

"Players often don't know each other well.

"That is why it is important the players get to know each other and get the chemistry right and I think that will grow in the Lions environment."