Gullivers' 2009 Lions Tour Managers

Freelance Tour Managers

As well as using Gullivers staff as tour managers to accompany our supporters on tour, we have a bank of experienced freelance tour managers. Their role is to handle all the hassles of travelling which means you simply relax and enjoy yourself.

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Jan Webster - Tour Manager

Jan on tour (front middle) - Lions 2005I played scrumhalf for Moseley and won 11 caps for England in the early 70s. I was fortunate to play against South Africa at Ellis Park in 1972, which resulted in an 18-9 victory for England – the first ever Home Nations win against the Springboks on their home turf.

Matt Coley - Tour Manager

Matt sandboarding in NamibiaI am head of physical education and master in charge of rugby at Cheltenham College. I have worked in Cheltenham for the past seven years but began my teaching career at Rugby School.

Andrew Raistrick - Tour Manager

Andrew (right) in New Zealand, Lions 2005I played rugby for more years than I care to remember for teams as diverse as Exeter University, Wellington (Somerset) and Cheltenham North. Now a qualified coach and referee, I fulfil my rugby ambitions through coaching and managing my son's team, Cheltenham RFC U15s.

Sam Sananes - Tour Manager

Sam (right) dressed up for the Rugby World Cup 2003 Final, SydneyA former member of staff, I am a regular fixture on Gullivers tours and have previously tour managed on the 2001 and 2005 Lions Tours to Australia and New Zealand, the 2001 Seniors’ Cricket Festival in Barbados, the Ashes Tour to Australia in 2002-03 and Rugby World Cup 2003.

Simon Jones - Tour Manager

Simon in Dubai for the Dubai Rugby SevensI was a Tour Manager on the Lions Tour to Australia in 2001 and enjoyed it so much I had to rest for eight years before doing it again. I played rugby for Bath many years ago with a certain Gareth Chilcott whilst working as a teacher.

Peter Lacey - Tour Manager

Peter at Cape Point, South AfricaI have been involved with rugby for most of my life – as a player, coach and referee. I captained a school XV team which included the current chief executive of the RFU, Francis Baron, before going on to play for Oxford University and Wasps.

John Little - Tour Manager

John skiing in Cardrona, Queenstown, Lions 2005Following a long playing career for Cheltenham, Old Patesians and Gloucestershire, I am now a regular supporter of Gloucester from the comfort of the new grandstand at Kingsholm.

Steve Hill - Tour Manager

Steve at the CN Tower, TorontoSince 1996, I have been director of rugby at Oxford University, coaching the Blues 1st XV each year in the Varsity Match at Twickenham.

Nick Kohl - Tour Manager

Nick in South AfricaIn 2005 I tour managed for Gullivers on the New Zealand Lions Tour and have recently retired as an independent management consultant.

Adam Connolly - Tour Manager

Adam in the CaribbeanA member of the front row brigade, I have spent eight years working overseas managing resort teams for the tourism industry, in places such as Spain, Austria, Dominican Republic and Mexico.

Ian Wiseman - Tour Manager

Ian on a biking holidayI am approaching my 30th year in the travel industry working for various tour operators, with one of my most enjoyable times being at Inghams – nothing to do with the fact that I was entitled to a 90% discount on its ski holidays!

Jeff Smith - Tour Manager

Jeff (far right) in New Zealand, Lions 2005I have been a tour manager for over 14 years and have covered all major cricket and rugby sporting events including Lions 2001 Australia, Rugby World Cup 2003 and Lions 2005 New Zealand.

David Foyle - Tour Manager

David (second from left) in New Zealand, Lions 2005I was a tour manager for Lions 2001 and 2005 and for Rugby World Cup 2003. During my working career I was an auctioneer/chartered surveyor but I am now retired apart from a small amount of consultancy work to keep my occupied

Clive Stuart-Smith - Tour Manager

Clive in WalesOriginally trained as a PE and games teacher, I am now self-employed and spend the majority of my time coaching the main team sports (mainly rugby) to local schools, clubs and university students.

Rachel Bayes - Tour Manager

Rachel in South Africa with a lion cubI work for London Wasps, where I have worked in various hospitality, sponsorship and events roles for the last nine years.

Martin Hollis - Tour Manager

Martin (centre) at the Dubai SevensSince my famous ‘pie’ antics at the Hong Kong Sevens in the 90s, when I worked as a currency dealer, I am now based in Dubai representing Gullivers and managing Sporting Events.

Stephanie Branston - Tour Manager

Stephanie in Australia, Ashes 2006-07In the past I have worked as media manager for the RBS 6 Nations, PR director for the Guinness Premiership and was in New Zealand for Lions 2005. A lifelong Tigers fan, I am unfeasibly proud of coming from Leicester.

Mike Curran - Tour Manager

Mike (centre) in New Zealand, Lions 2005I am a true Gullivers veteran, having been a guest on the first ever Gullivers tour to Amsterdam in the early 70s.

Fiona Foster - Tour Manager

Fiona in ArgentinaI have tour managed for Gullivers on three Lions Tours, two Rugby World Cups and one Ashes Down.

Tim Bossenger - Tour Manager

Tim (back centre) - South Africa v England cricketA born and bred South African, I have been living in the UK for the last eight years and am a regular in the stands at Sixways, home of the Worcester Warriors.

Rob Davey - Tour Manager

Rob (centre) with Cooch and Pascal OndartI made my debut with Gullivers at Rugby World Cup 2007. Brought up in Ireland, I love rugby and was especially delighted with the 2009 Irish Grand Slam result.

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