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British and Irish Lions: Andy Farrell says it’s ‘insulting’ to query Australia’s future as Lions hosts
The Tycoon Herald > Sports > British and Irish Lions: Andy Farrell says it’s ‘insulting’ to query Australia’s future as Lions hosts
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British and Irish Lions: Andy Farrell says it’s ‘insulting’ to query Australia’s future as Lions hosts

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By Tycoon Herald 9 Min Read Published July 31, 2025
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Andy Farrell has labelled protection earlier than and through his British and Irish Lions aspect’s tour of Australia questioning the Wallabies as future hosts as “insulting”. 

Australia type a part of a four-year rotation with New Zealand and South Africa as Lions locations, with excursions to every respective nation happening each 12 years.

In contrast to the All Blacks and Springboks, nonetheless, who’ve very a lot maintained their locations excessive up within the order of world rugby, Australia have gone by a tough interval which has seen them drop as little as tenth on the earth rankings – they’re presently again to sixth – and suffered a primary ever Rugby World Cup pool stage exit in 2023.

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Harry Wilson and Australia threw all the pieces on the Lions within the second Check in Melbourne however had been crushed by a attempt within the ultimate minute

Because of this there was widespread protection of the risk to Australia when it comes to remaining on the Lions schedule, with Argentina and France talked up as two nations eager for a slice of the Lions.

“I don’t think it was ever on the agenda [Australia being removed as future Lions hosts], in my opinion,” Farrell informed written media in Sydney.

“It will be tragic for us to not tour right here. We have had a blast, and to me it is insulting to even discuss it in that sort of approach.

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Highlights of a basic second Check between Australia and the British and Irish Lions in Melbourne

“Each single crew, nation, province has their ups and downs, however Australia with the sporting nation they’re, are at all times going to return again.

“That performance [at the MCG] on the weekend was no surprise to us, and that’s why we expect them to be better on Saturday.

“Take a look on the yr they have developing. They are going to be a pressure to be reckoned with 100 per cent, by all their experiences, come the World Cup in 2027.”

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Farrell was non-committal when requested if he would keep on as Lions head coach once more for 2029 to New Zealand

Of his personal Lions future, Farrell was non-committal as as to if he would tackle the submit as head coach once more for the 2029 tour to New Zealand.

“Give me a break. Let me get through Saturday. Honestly, for me, it’s been absolutely brilliant,” he stated.

“I’ve loved absolutely every single minute. I knew I would because I just love everything the Lions do.

“Fascinated with the long run is one thing that is absolutely not on my thoughts till I get dwelling and have a little bit of reflection on the entire thing.

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Take a look back at the best moments from the commentary box perspective in that history-making second Test in Melbourne as the British and Irish Lions sealed the series win over the Wallabies.

Have a look again at the very best moments from Miles Harrison, Dan Biggar and Ronan O’Gara within the commentary field throughout final week’s history-making second Check

“I think it’s just trusting yourself to live in the moment and what’s needed for any type of situation, because there’s a hell of a lot of planning. But the reality is we’re all just human beings and we’ve got to make sure we adjust on the way and trust yourself to be able to do that.

“I believe you must by no means shrink back from capturing for the celebs, since you may find yourself on the moon.”

Farrell: 3-0 series whitewash would mean the world

Lions head coach Farrell had earlier told Sky Sports at his press conference:

“As you’ll be able to think about, it (a 3-0 collection win) would imply the world to us.

“It’s something we promised ourselves we were going to chase after and try our best to represent the group as best we possibly can do.

“What goes together with that’s representing the journey and model of the British and Irish Lions, so we’ve got an enormous duty this weekend.

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Farrell discusses his crew modifications forward of the ultimate Check in opposition to Australia and what it could imply to assert a collection clear sweep in opposition to the Wallabies

“These lads have been training their whole life for these moments and do you know what’s been the most impressive thing about these people? Just how much they care.

“How a lot they care concerning the Lions, the Lions dream, and the way a lot it means to them. Whenever you bundle all of it up collectively and what it takes to return collectively as a top-class outfit, so far as a gaggle of groups are involved, that is about it.”

Australia vs Lions third Test squads in full

British and Irish Lions: 15 Hugo Keenan, 14 Tommy Freeman, 13 Huw Jones, 12 Bundee Aki, 11 Blair Kinghorn, 10 Finn Russell, 9 Jamison Gibson-Park; 1 Andrew Porter, 2 Dan Sheehan, 3 Tadhg Furlong, 4 Maro Itoje (c), 5 James Ryan, 6 Tadhg Beirne, 7 Tom Curry, 8 Jack Conan.

Replacements: 16 Ronan Kelleher, 17 Ellis Genge, 18 Will Stuart, 19 Ollie Chessum, 20 Jac Morgan, 21 Ben Earl, 22 Alex Mitchell, 23 Owen Farrell.

Australia: 15 Tom Wright, 14 Max Jorgensen, 13 Joseph Suaalii, 12 Len Ikitau, 11 Dylan Pietsch, 10 Tom Lynagh, 9 Nic White; 1 James Slipper, 2 David Porecki, 3 Taniela Tupou, 4 Nick Frost, 5 Will Skelton, 6 Tom Hooper, 7 Fraser McReight, 8 Harry Wilson (c).

Replacements: 16 Billy Pollard, 17 Angus Bell, 18 Zane Nonggorr, 19 Jeremy Williams, 20 Langi Gleeson 21 Tate McDermott, 22 Ben Donaldson, 23 Andrew Kellaway.

British and Irish Lions tour of Australia on Sky Sports activities

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Lions 2025 Tour

Watch the British and Irish Lions’ tour of Australia completely reside on Sky Sports activities this summer season

Sky Sports activities will completely present the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour of Australia, with all three Exams in opposition to the Wallabies and 7 tour matches to be proven completely reside.

British and Irish Lions 2025 tour schedule

Date Opponent Venue
Friday, June 20 Argentina (L 28-24) Dublin
Saturday, June 28 Western Pressure (W 54-7) Perth
Wednesday, July 2 Queensland Reds (W 52-12) Brisbane
Saturday, July 5 NSW Waratahs (W 21-10) Sydney
Wednesday, July 9 ACT Brumbies (W 36-24) Canberra
Saturday, July 12 Invitational AU-NZ (W 48-0) Adelaide
Saturday, July 19 AUSTRALIA (W 27-19) Brisbane
Tuesday, July 22 First Nations & Pasifika XV (W 24-19) Melbourne
Saturday, July 26 AUSTRALIA (W 29-26) Melbourne
Saturday, August 2 AUSTRALIA (third Check) Sydney

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