Overview

• Andy Farrell is expected to finalize an Ireland-heavy coaching team for the British and Irish Lions' 2025 tour of Australia, with announcements due on March 26.
• Key Irish figures such as Paul O’Connell, John Fogarty, and Johnny Sexton are rumored to be in contention for coaching roles, including forwards and attack coach positions.
• England head coach Steve Borthwick has indicated that none of his assistants have been approached, continuing the trend from the 2021 Lions tour.
• The Lions' defense coach role remains undecided, with options including Ireland's Simon Easterby and Scotland's Steve Tandy, who held the role in 2021.
• Farrell has full autonomy in his selections, with Lions leadership emphasizing a merit-based approach rather than ensuring representation from all home nations.