Wales and British & Irish Lions prop Gethin Jenkins has backed Warren Gatland to coach the Lions on their tour of Australia in 2013.

Jenkins, 31, has worked under Gatland since he took control of the Welsh team in 2008 and also in South Africa on the Lions' last tour.

As Wales prepare for another possible Grand Slam, Jenkins believes the 48-year-old New Zealander is the ideal man to coach the Lions when they head to Australia next year.

"I think it would be great if he gets it (Lions job)," said prop Jenkins. "He did a great job on the last tour. He is a great coach and he has got the credentials for it.

"It was pretty old school on the last tour. We had some good enjoyment, but it was very serious at the same time," he added.