Rugby: Former Lions coach McGeechan doing well after Westpac collapse

Lions coach Ian McGeechan celebrates victory over South Africa in 2009. Photo/Photosport

Fears over Sir Ian McGeechan have been allayed, after the Sky Sports pundit collapsed at Wellington's Westpac Stadium ahead of the All Blacks v Lions second test.

The four-time British and Irish Lions head coach, 70, is part of the Sky Sports team covering the tour in New Zealand and fell ill a few hours before kick-off.

He walked himself to the ambulance and was taken to Wellington Hospital, where he was seen sitting up and talking during precautionary checks.

Gus Williamson, head of Sky Sports rugby, said: "He's a bit under the weather, but we all wish him a speedy recovery.

"When he arrived, and gave his name and date of birth, they found he had a New Zealand medical number from a visit to a Christchurch hospital in 1977 Tour!"

McGeechan's daughter Heather gave an update on her father's condition on Twitter.

She said: "Spoken to my dad, Geech and he is fine, just a bug. Thank you everyone for all your best wishes x."

McGeechan, a Scotland international, also played eight tests for the tourists as a centre between 1974 and 1977.

Sky Sports presenter Alex Payne 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."