British and Irish Lions star Ben Earl has heralded the "life-changing experience" of pulling on the famous red jersey in Australia, and has heaped praise on boss Andy Farrell. Earl played in two of the three Tests as the Lions earned a 2-1 series win over the Wallabies, starting the first and third Test from the bench.

The Lions were unbeaten through their first eight matches of the summer and came from behind to clinch the Australia series in the second Test, but fell to a 22-12 defeat in Sydney in their final tour outing.

Andy Farrell will be top of the Lions hitlist when they start the hunt for the man to coach them in New Zealand in 2029. Farrell, who oversaw the 2-1 series win in Australia, refused to rule out a return to the hot seat after his side’s 22-12 defeat to the Wallabies on Saturday in Sydney.

Andy Farrell has been backed to remain British and Irish Lions head coach for the 2029 tour to New Zealand by chief executive Ben Calveley

I never think you should shy away from shooting for the stars because you might end up on the moon,” Andy Farrell, the British and Irish Lions head coach, had said earlier in the week. “That’s pretty good as well.

Andy Farrell's credentials to remain British and Irish Lions head coach for the 2029 tour to New Zealand have been endorsed by chief executive Ben Calveley.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Owen Farrell has been selected on the bench in a British and Irish Lions overhaul for the second test against Australia that includes three changes to the starting lineup that won the first test 27-19 in Brisbane last weekend.

Former England and Lions star Brian Moore believes that Andy Farrell’s team failed to reach their potential despite claiming a series triumph in Australia. The Lions defeated the Wallabies 2-1 after winning the first two Tests 27-19 and 29-26 before succumbing in the final match in Sydney.