Farrell Expected to Name Coaching Team for British & Irish Lions Tour
Andy Farrell, head coach of the British & Irish Lions, is set to announce his coaching team for the highly anticipated summer tour of Australia. The proclamation is scheduled for Wednesday morning.
Ireland Dominates Coaching Ranks
Simon Easterby,currently the interim head coach for Ireland,is expected to be named as the Lions’ defense coach. John fogarty is anticipated to take on the role of scrum coach. Richard Wigglesworth will reportedly join the coaching team, adding an English perspective to the largely Irish selection.
Easterby stepped in as Ireland’s interim head coach while Farrell was on sabbatical with the Lions.Easterby led Ireland to a third-place finish in the Six Nations Championship. Following a less than stellar Six Nations showing O’Connell will fill the gap as interim head coach for the nation’s summer Tests against Georgia and Portugal.
Despite the recent Six Nations performance, the Irish coaching group has seen considerable success, including a Grand Slam victory in 2023 and achieving the number one world ranking.
Easterby has worked alongside Farrell in the Irish coaching setup as 2019,transitioning to defence coach in 2021. The pair have overseen some of Ireland’s most critically important victories. Easterby also brings personal experience as a British & Irish Lion, having toured New Zealand in 2005 as a replacement for Lawrence Dallaglio. He played in two Tests,scoring a try in the second match in Wellington.
Wigglesworth’s Rapid Rise
Wigglesworth’s inclusion comes after England head coach Steve Borthwick approved the appointment. Wigglesworth retired from Leicester Tigers in 2022 and his addition to the Lions coaching team marks another step in his burgeoning coaching career.
Tour Details
The 2025 tour begins with a match against Argentina in Dublin on June 20. The Lions squad announcement will take place on May 8 at the O2 Arena in front of 2000 fans. The squad will then travel to Australia for nine fixtures, including three Test matches against the Wallabies in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney.
How does Richard Wigglesworth’s inclusion on the coaching staff reflect the broader dynamics of the British & Irish Lions program?
Farrell Expected to Name Coaching Team for British & Irish Lions Tour
Andy Farrell, head coach of the British & Irish Lions, is set to announce his coaching team for the highly anticipated summer tour of Australia. The proclamation is scheduled for Wednesday morning.
Ireland Dominates Coaching Ranks
Simon Easterby,currently the interim head coach for Ireland,is expected to be named as the Lions’ defense coach. John fogarty is anticipated to take on the role of scrum coach. Richard Wigglesworth will reportedly join the coaching team, adding an English perspective to the largely Irish selection.
Easterby stepped in as Ireland’s interim head coach while Farrell was on sabbatical with the Lions.Easterby led Ireland to a third-place finish in the Six nations championship. Following a less than stellar Six nations showing O’Connell will fill the gap as interim head coach for the nation’s summer Tests against Georgia and Portugal.
Despite the recent six nations performance, the Irish coaching group has seen considerable success, including a Grand Slam victory in 2023 and achieving the number one world ranking.
Easterby has worked alongside Farrell in the Irish coaching setup as 2019,transitioning to defence coach in 2021. The pair have overseen some of Ireland’s most critically important victories. Easterby also brings personal experience as a British & Irish Lion, having toured New zealand in 2005 as a replacement for Lawrence Dallaglio.He played in two Tests,scoring a try in the second match in Wellington.
Wigglesworth’s Rapid Rise
Wigglesworth’s inclusion comes after England head coach Steve Borthwick approved the appointment. Wigglesworth retired from Leicester Tigers in 2022 and his addition to the Lions coaching team marks another step in his burgeoning coaching career.
Tour Details
The 2025 tour begins with a match against Argentina in Dublin on June 20. the Lions squad announcement will take place on May 8 at the O2 Arena in front of 2000 fans. The squad will then travel to Australia for nine fixtures, including three Test matches against the Wallabies in Brisbane, melbourne, and Sydney.
Q&A: British & Irish Lions Coaching Team Announcement
Who is the head coach of the British & Irish Lions?
andy Farrell is the head coach.
When will the coaching team be announced?
The announcement is scheduled for Wednesday morning.
Who is expected to be the defense coach?
Simon Easterby, currently the interim head coach for Ireland, is expected to take on the role.
Who is anticipated to be the scrum coach?
John Fogarty is anticipated to be the scrum coach.
Who is the english coach joining the team?
Richard Wigglesworth will be joining the coaching team, adding an English perspective.
What is Simon Easterby’s previous experience with the Lions?
Easterby toured with the Lions in 2005 as a replacement, playing in two Tests.
Where will the Lions tour in 2025?
The 2025 tour will be in Australia.
When does the tour begin?
The tour begins with a match against Argentina in dublin on June 20.
When and where will the squad be announced?
The squad will be announced on may 8 at the O2 Arena in front of 2000 fans.
Where will the Test matches against Australia be held?
The Test matches will be in Brisbane, Melbourne, and sydney.
Stay tuned for Wednesday’s announcement to see the complete coaching lineup and get ready for an exciting Lions tour!
