Ireland head coach set to depart of disappointing 2025 Six Nations
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The Telegraph reports that Andy Farrell is set to bring Easterby on board for the Australia tour.
The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has remained tight-lipped amid reports that interim Ireland coach Simon Easterby is set to join Andy Farrell's British and Irish Lions coaching staff for this summer's tour of Australia.
According to a Daily Telegraph report, Farrell—currently on sabbatical from his Ireland head coach duties—has lined up Easterby for a key role in his Lions setup.
Easterby had been expected to lead Ireland's summer tour to Georgia and Portugal after overseeing a disappointing third-place finish in the 2025 Six Nations.
When approached about the speculation on Monday morning, an IRFU spokesman simply stated:
“At this point, we have no comment to make.”
Farrell is likely to announce his coaching team later this month, with Easterby's inclusion potentially adding a familiar face to the Lions camp.
Interestingly, before these Lions rumours surfaced, Easterby had expressed his commitment to Ireland, saying he was "pretty happy where I am" amid speculation that he might succeed Warren Gatland as Wales head coach.
Read the full report on The Telegraph here.
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15 England Stars Make Our Lions Squad for Australia Tour
With the 2025 British & Irish Lions tour just around the corner, speculation is ramping up about who will get the nod for the three-Test series against Australia.
Andy Farrell will announce his squad live from the O2 Arena in London on May 8th, 2025, and we've taken a stab at selecting the best possible 36-man squad for the tour.
OUR 2025 BRITISH & IRISH LIONS SQUAD
Here's a breakdown of who makes the cut, with 15 England stars included in our strongest lineup.
Props
Andrew Porter (Ireland)
Ellis Genge (England) – The ‘Baby Rhino’ brings his trademark aggression and scrummaging power.
Pierre Schoemann (Scotland)
Kyle Sinckler (England) – A veteran of the 2021 tour, Sinckler's experience will be vital.
Tadhg Furlong (Ireland)
Will Stuart (England) – The powerful tighthead earns his spot after a consistent season.
Hookers
Dan Sheehan (Ireland) – The standout Irish hooker is almost a certainty.
Dewi Lake (Wales)
Jamie George (England) – Lions experience and leadership make him a vital inclusion.
Locks
Maro Itoje (England) – One of the first names on the team sheet.
Joe McCarthy (Ireland) – The young enforcer could be a game-changer.
Ollie Chessum (England) – A rising star, providing dynamism and lineout excellence.
Dafydd Jenkins (Wales)
Tadhg Beirne (Ireland)
George Martin (England) – Physicality and work rate give him the edge.
Back Row
Josh van der Flier (Ireland) – World-class breakdown presence.
Ben Curry (England) – Edges into contention with his relentless tackling and breakdown work.
Tom Curry (England) – A Lions veteran whose pedigree speaks for itself.
Caelan Doris (Ireland) – A guaranteed starter.
Ben Earl (England) – One of the most explosive players in the Premiership this season.
Jack Willis (England) – His form for Toulouse has been outstanding.
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