Rugby Union - British & Irish Lions Head Coach Announcement - Hilton Syon Park, London, Britain - June 12, 2019 Lions Head Coach Warren Gatland during the announcement Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Wales coach Warren Gatland has agreed to take over at the helm of the Waikato Chiefs after this year's Rugby World Cup, with the New Zealander also being given leave to lead the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa in 2021.
Gatland, 55, had signed a four-year deal, the Hamilton-based Chiefs said on Friday, replacing Colin Cooper, who quit the previous day with a year left on his contract.
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