Simon Easterby included as Andy Farrell announces Lions coaching ticket

Farrell has bolstered his Lions backroom team with hires from three different Unions, with interim head coach Simon Easterby, John Fogarty and Andrew Goodman plucked from the Irish coaching ranks.

Andy Farrell has bolstered his Lions backroom team with hires from three different Unions.

Head coach Andy Farrell has announced his British & Irish Lions coaching ticket for the 2025 Tour of Australia.

Farrell has bolstered his Lions backroom team with hires from three different Unions, with recent interim head coach Simon Easterby, John Fogarty and Andrew Goodman plucked from the Irish coaching ranks.

John Dalziel (Scotland), Easterby, Fogarty, Goodman and England number Richard Wigglesworth will all support Farrell ahead of the 1888 Cup in Dublin and on the Tour to Australia.

 “This is a special day for The British & Irish Lions and our five new Assistant Coaches who came together yesterday for the very first time," Farrell said. “Putting together a Lions coaching team is an honour and a privilege - and the five phone calls made to this group of coaches reminds you just how special and unique it is.

“This coaching group has versatility and are interchangeable in their skillset, which is a vital asset to have on a Lions Tour.

“I think we have a fantastic mix and every one of these guys will bring their own character and personality to the team.

“A Lions Tour is all about understanding the demands that we will face on and off the pitch and a fresh perspective amongst this coaching group is something that I am really excited by.

“We now have a month and a half to come together and select players ahead of an historic squad announcement at The O2 in front of our Lions fans.” 

Farrell is the only member of the staff with previous Lions coaching experience.