Andy Farrell has put himself in a powerful place to take cost of the British and Irish Lions in New Zealand in 2029, in accordance with Lions bosses.
Farrell coached the Lions to a 2-1 collection victory over Australia, successful the primary two Exams however lacking out on a whitewash after being overwhelmed 22-12 by the Wallabies in Sydney on Saturday.
Chief government Ben Calveley says Farrell’s robust monitor file with the Lions might be an element once they come to decide on their subsequent head coach, for the collection in opposition to the All Blacks in 4 years’ time.
“He is put himself in a extremely good place,” Calveley informed BBC Sport.
“You’ll at all times take somebody’s monitor file into consideration and the truth that Andy has been profitable, not simply right here however he is undefeated whenever you take a look at the 2 earlier events he is been on the Lions tour as a part of the teaching ticket [in 2013 and 2017 as an assistant].
“However we’ll run a radical a strong course of and we’ll see there the place that takes us.”
Farrell was non-committal when requested concerning the prospect of taking cost once more in 2029, however stated his affinity with the idea runs deep.
“I like the whole lot the Lions is about and I’ve completely, completely loved the final eight weeks,” he stated following the collection.
“4 years is a very long time between drinks.”
The Englishman is because of return to his function as head coach of Eire for his or her autumn Take a look at matches after taking a sabbatical from the put up to guide the Lions.
The 50-year-old has a contract with Eire till the tip of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
