Sir Ian McGeechan recovering in hospital after falling ill

Sir Ian McGeechan is recovering from 'a bug' in Wellington Hospital after falling ill at Westpac Stadium while covering the British and Irish Lions.

Sir Ian McGeechan fell ill while ocvering the British & Irish Lions in New Zealand. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

The former Lions coach, 70, who has been working as part of Sky Sports’ team in New Zealand, was taken by ambulance to hospital before Saturday’s game.

The four-time Lions head coach, who also played eight Tests for the tourists as a centre, walked himself to the ambulance before being transferred to hospital.

McGeechan’s daughter, Heather, allayed fears of any serious issues via her Twitter account.

Responding to a number of journalists, pundits and former players, Heather McGeechan (@heathermcgeech1) tweeted: “@PaulMorganrugby @robvickerman @BenKay5 spoken to my dad, Geech and he is fine, just a bug. Thank you everyone for all your best wishes x.”

Sky Sports presenter Alex Payne, speaking at half-time in the second Test, said: “He is on the mend. We’re delighted to say he’s making slow and steady progress. We hope to have him with us next week.”