Wigglesworth set to be part of Farrell’s British & Irish Lions coaching team

Coach benefited from England’s strong Six Nations finishWigglesworth poised to join Irish-heavy backroom teamRichard Wigglesworth is set to be a surprise inclusion on Andy Farrell’s coaching staff for the British & Irish Lions tour of Australia, benefiting from England’s strong finish to the Six Nations, the Guardian understands.On Wednesday Farrell will unveil his coaching ticket for the tour this ­summer and, while he is expected to lean heavily on his Ireland assistants, the England senior coach ­Wigglesworth is poised to be seconded. Continue reading...

Mar 24, 2025 - 20:16
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Wigglesworth set to be part of Farrell’s British & Irish Lions coaching team
  • Coach benefited from England’s strong Six Nations finish
  • Wigglesworth poised to join Irish-heavy backroom team

Richard Wigglesworth is set to be a surprise inclusion on Andy Farrell’s coaching staff for the British & Irish Lions tour of Australia, benefiting from England’s strong finish to the Six Nations, the Guardian understands.

On Wednesday Farrell will unveil his coaching ticket for the tour this ­summer and, while he is expected to lean heavily on his Ireland assistants, the England senior coach ­Wigglesworth is poised to be seconded. Continue reading...