Lions tour: What is 'Warrenball' and what's wrong with it?

Coach Warren Gatland exasperated with criticism of his tactics, as the tourists aim for 'rugby chaos'

Ben Te'o Warrenball, Lions Tour
Ben Te'o in action for the Lions in New Zealand
(Image credit: Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

British and Irish coach Warren Gatland has reacted angrily to jibes about his coaching philosophy after he was accused of coming to New Zealand to play "Warrenball".

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