Lions CEO says Andy Farrell in 'very strong position' to lead tourists to New Zealand in 2029

The Lions chief executive on Sunday said the appointment process for the New Zealand tour would not start until two years out but made it clear that Farrell was the frontrunner to take charge.

FRONTRUNNER: British and Irish Lions Head Coach Andy Farrell reacts after winning the series. Pic: David Davies/PA Wire.

British & Irish Lions CEO Ben Calveley believes Andy Farrell is “in a very strong position” to lead the famous touring side to New Zealand in 2029 following the 2-1 series victory over Australia this summer.

The Lions touring party began their departure from Sydney on Sunday following the previous night’s lightning-interrupted third and final Test defeat to the Wallabies, having taken a 2-0 lead in the series with back-to-back victories in Brisbane and Melbourne.