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IRELAND'S Declan Kidney has admitted that he is among those to have put their names forward for the post of the Lions coach for the 2013 tour of
Australia. He would appear to be a major contender along with Warren Gatland from Wales, while Scotland's Andy Robinson is also on the shortlist. The situation provides some extra spice to the Six Nations, particularly
as Ireland and Wales clash in their opening match at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday. The home side are hoping to avenge having their strong World Cup run being halted by the Welshmen at the quarterfinal stage in New Zealand in the fall. Kieran Rooney
