Using players as pawns was Gatland's first 2021 Lions mistake - Andy Goode
Players shouldn’t be used as pawns and Warren Gatland’s comments about the Premiership this week smack of political posturing.
Following an 18 year career which led to him becoming the second highest points scorer in Premiership History, Andy Goode is fast becoming one of the top rugby pundits in the UK. Goodey provides RugbyPass with weekly analysis and opinion on European rugby with a particular focus on England and the Premiership. He is also the host of a regular ‘Ask Goodey’ Facebook live.
Players shouldn’t be used as pawns and Warren Gatland’s comments about the Premiership this week smack of political posturing.
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