After Andy Farrell’s appointment as the head coach for the 2025 British & Irish Lions tour of Australia, the focus naturally shifts to speculating about the potential squad members.
The 48-year-old Englishman succeeds Gatland having impressed during his four-year reign as Ireland head coach, masterminding a grand slam and a historic 2-1 series victory in New Zealand.
Farrell will take a break from his role with Ireland from December 2024 until the conclusion of the Lions tour.
The Lions have already released the nine-match schedule for the 2025 Tour to Australia including three Test matches against the Wallabies.
2025 Lions Tour to Australia (kick off times TBC)
- 28 June, Lions vs Western Force, Perth (Optus Stadium)
- 2 July, Lions vs Queensland Reds, Brisbane (Suncorp Stadium)
- 5 July, Lions vs NSW Waratahs, Sydney (Allianz Stadium)
- 9 July, Lions vs ACT Brumbies, Canberra (GIO Stadium)
- 12 July, Lions vs Invitational AU & NZ, Adelaide (Adelaide Oval)
- 19 July, 1st Test, Lions vs Wallabies, Brisbane (Suncorp Stadium)
- 22 July, Lions vs Melbourne Rebels, Melbourne (Marvel Stadium)
- 26 July, 2nd Test, Lions vs Wallabies, Melbourne (Melbourne Cricket Ground/MCG)
- 2 Aug, 3rd Test, Lions vs Wallabies, Sydney (Accor Stadium)
2025 Lions squad (Telegraph)
Loosehead-prop:
- Ellis Genge (England)
- Andrew Porter (Ireland)
- Pierre Schoeman (Scotland)
Hooker:
- Ronan Kelleher (Ireland)
- Dewi Lake (Wales)
- Dan Sheehan (Ireland)
Tighthead-prop:
- Finlay Bealham (Ireland)
- Zander Fagerson (Scotland)
- Tadhg Furlong (Ireland)
Lock:
- Adam Beard (Wales)
- Tadhg Beirne (Ireland)
- Ollie Chessum (England)
- Maro Itoje (England)
- George Martin (England)
- Joe McCarthy (Ireland)
