British and Irish lions are already in 3 months! If Andy Farrell’s men will face Argentina in June in Dublin to warm up, they will officially start their tour in Australia on July 19 in Brisbane.
While the announcement of the selection will be May 8, “FAZ” has in any case formalized a weight reinforcement its staff. The lucky one? Jonathan Sexton!
The former Irish opener (118 selections), who has already experienced two tours as a player, will join the lions staff for this summer. “”I am extremely enthusiastic about the idea of continuing the next chapter of my coach journey with the British and Irish lions and I would like to thank Andy (Farrell, the Lions coach) for this incredible opportunity, said Sexton in a statement. This promises to be an exciting tour in Australia and I know from experience the challenges that await us. “
-RUGBY. Toulouse, Toulon, …, the lions ready to draw in Top 14 to strengthen their ranksObviously, Farrell surrounds himself with an Irish staff whom he knows well, when he has already called Simon Easterby, Andrew Goodman and John Fogarty. With Sexton, it is another palette that will be brought to the prestigious selection.
Since his sporting retirement in 2023, the former opener of now 39 years old was already working occasionally with Ireland, and will soon occupy a full -time role at the Irish Federation (IRFU). A player has the immense experience and as great knowledge, who must now be transmitted to the youngest.
There is no doubt that said Sexton will be a fine technician. As for relational, the Boss Farrell will watch over the grain …
