Eddie the Eagle hoping to coach Lions 2013 tour

FORMER Ireland coach Eddie O’Sullivan still harbours a strong ambition to coach the British & Irish Lions and believes he will be in the perfect position to carry out the role in 2013.

O’Sullivan is contracted to the US Eagles until next September’s Rugby World Cup and has yet to decide on his future after that campaign comes to an end. The Eagles flew into London yesterday for a short tour that will see them play Saracens next Tuesday before games against Portugal, Scotland ‘A’, and Georgia.

The Lions last month confirmed Andy Irvine as manager for the tour to Australia and the hunt is now on for a coach, with Warren Gatland and Ian McGeechan both in the frame.