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Dawson: ‘Warrenball’ is a myth

Matt Dawson says the infamous ‘Warrenball’ style of rugby no longer exists.

Warrenball is a term used to describe British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland’s preferred style of play, but Dawson believes this is a myth.

Speaking during the Dawson and Mehrtens Rugby show, the former Lions scrum-half says: “I played Warrenball with Wasps, but I don’t see it now [with the Lions].�

Dawson believes the media are responsible for consistently attributing the term to Gatland and his teams, but admits he cannot see “what style of play� the current Lions side are trying to implement.

This clip was first broadcast during 5 live Sport, Thursday 8 June 2017.

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