The 48-year-old Englishman would succeed Gatland in some of the prestigious roles within the recreation having impressed throughout his four-year reign as Eire head coach, masterminding a Grand Slam and a historic 2-1 sequence victory in New Zealand.
Andy Farrell masterminded Eire’s Grand Slam final 12 months (Niall Carson/PA)Eire additionally topped the worldwide rankings till being nudged into second place by South Africa, who had been topped back-to-back world champions final autumn.
Whereas the World Cup proved a disappointment due to the quarter-final exit inflicted by the All Blacks, Farrell has formed an impressive facet who ought to present the most important variety of gamers to his Lions squad.
The previous twin code worldwide missed the 2021 tour to South Africa due to his Eire commitments, however he’ll lead the house unions in opposition to the Wallabies with the blessing of the Irish Rugby Soccer Union.
When Farrell’s contract was prolonged to 2027 in December, IRFU efficiency director David Nucifora stated: “We’d be ecstatic if Andy was named coach of the Lions so hopefully that accolade is the following one for him.”
Farrell gained eight caps as a centre in 2007 following his transfer from Wigan rugby league membership after which moved into teaching, first with Saracens after which with England, serving as an assistant to Stuart Lancaster.
He joined Eire after the 2015 World Cup and succeeded Joe Schmidt as their head coach 4 years later.
He has but to expertise defeat with the Lions having helped clinch a 2-1 sequence victory over Australia in 2013 and drawn sequence with New Zealand in 2017.
