John Feehan has confirmed that Warren Gatland, Andy Robinson and Declan Kidney are the leading candidates to coach the 2013 Lions.
Shane Williams has claimed a third tour with the British and Irish Lions might be "a step too far".
Andy Irvine says Lions bosses have "a completely open mind" on who should be head coach for the 2013 tour to Australia.
Premiership Rugby have confirmed their 2012/13 fixtures will not interfere with the British and Irish Lions' preparations.
The British and Irish Lions have confirmed the itinerary for their nine-match tour of Australia in 2013.
Graham Henry has appeared to rule out trying to right a regret by coaching the British and Irish Lions in their 2013 tour of Australia.
Miles Harrison says the Lions want to show their style of rugby can lead to victory and not just gallant defeats.
With the Lions away licking their wounds, Melissa Platt caught up with Springbok collosus Victor Matfield.