Johnny Sexton has been named as part of the British and Irish Lions coaching staff for the upcoming tour to Australia. He will first join Andy Farrell's team of assistants before transitioning to a coaching role with Ireland. Sexton recently retired from his remarkable international career, boasting 118 caps and holding the record for most points scored by an Irish player. His coaching involvement will extend to both the men's and women's Irish teams, starting in August.
Having previously toured with the Lions in 2013 and 2017, Sexton brings valuable experience to the coaching setup. Alongside assistants like Andrew Goodman and Richard Wigglesworth, he aims to contribute to the team's success on the Australian tour. Farrell, acknowledging Sexton's dedication to the Lions, expresses confidence in his coaching abilities and looks forward to collaborating with him. The Lions are scheduled to play Argentina in Dublin on June 20, followed by a three-Test series against the Wallabies starting on July 19.