Farrell, favorite to lead the Lions in 2029: Will he repeat success?

Andy Farrell, the next Lions coach?

The chief executive, Ben Calveley, has backed Andy Farrell’s credentials to continue as head coach of the British and Irish Lions on the 2029 tour to New Zealand. Farrell led the Lions to their first series win since 2013, with the 22-12 defeat to the Wallabies in Sydney as the only blemish on their visit to Australia, which consisted of nine matches. Despite not achieving the perfect sweep, the 50-year-old Irish coach has guided a successful tour, highlighted by his results, team cohesion, commitment to the game, and the character shown by winning the second test in the final seconds. The 2029 tour is already being planned, with Calveley promising a structure and number of matches similar to those of the recently concluded tour. However, the last midweek match will be closely analyzed due to the disruptions it causes in the preparation for the tests. Farrell is the favorite to lead that expedition, and Calveley suggests that the most coveted position in British and Irish rugby is currently in his hands.

Joe Schmidt discusses his admiration for his Australia team after their 22-12 victory over the Lions, despite losing the series.

Andy has done an incredible job and I have really enjoyed working with him.

Ben Calveley

“Since he started full-time in December, he has brought a real focus to the operation, which has ultimately translated into success on the field. Now we will give him some time off,” added Calveley. Australia, which entered the series ranked eighth in the world, saw its credibility as a Lions tour destination at stake before the opening match at Suncorp Stadium.

The British and Irish Lions head coach, Andy Farrell, says that, despite losing the third test match against Australia, they should be “really proud” to win the series. Their defeat in Brisbane was an unpromising start, but at the Melbourne Cricket Ground they were 51 seconds away from leveling the series before emerging as resounding winners on Saturday. The Lions won the series by an aggregate score of only 68-67, and their opponents led for longer in the three tests. Considering the profits that are “significantly higher than anything we’ve seen in the past”, it’s clear that the Wallabies will continue to be adversaries for the elite of British and Irish rugby.

I would love to return to Australia. I know there has been a lot of speculation about whether that would be the case or not, but we have had a wonderful tour here.

Ben Calveley

The Lions are seen as potentially vulnerable to the proposed new separatist franchise league R360, but Calveley insists that their drawing power remains as strong as ever. “They’ve seen these quotes coming from players at every stage of the tour, who are absolutely committed to the Lions,” he affirmed. “We all know that we have our place in the calendar incorporated in regulation 9 and I don’t see that changing in the future.” “Our relationship with professional gaming is better than ever and I see that continuing in the future.”