Evolution not revolution but Farrell has big calls to make

The Ireland boss will reveal his Six Nations squad -- and a captain -- today.

DAY JOB: New Lions boss will focus on the Six Nations and hope to rebound from World Cup disappointment. Picture: INPHO/Billy Stickland

Andy Farrell didn’t give much away at the Rugby Writers of Ireland awards this day last week. Everyone knew he was being unveiled as British and Irish Lions head coach in London the next morning but the evening was played, more or less, with a straight bat.

There was some light let in when talk turned to today’s Six Nations squad announcement with the Ireland head coach admitting that he hates the phrase ‘four-year cycle’ and pushing back on the idea that this spring would be some new start after the World Cup just gone.