Wigglesworth set to be named on Farrell's British & Irish Lions coaching staff

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03/24/2025 01:22 PM

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.

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