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English players could pose problems: Gatland

British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland admitted to the London Evening Standard on Tuesday that he is wary of picking too many English players for this year's tour of Australia despite their fine form in the Six Nations.

Wales' New Zealand coach Warren Gatland walks on the pitch at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, on March 17, 2012. Gatland admitted to the London Evening Standard on Tuesday that he is wary of picking too many English players for this year's tour of Australia despite their fine form in the Six Nations.

The 49-year-old New Zealander -- who guided Wales to the Six Nations Grand Slam last year but has taken a leave of absence to coach the Lions -- said the bad behaviour of some of the England players at the 2011 World Cup could be a bad omen.

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