Wigglesworth set to be part of Farrell’s British & Irish Lions coaching team
- Coach benefited from England’s strong Six Nations finish
- Wigglesworth poised to join Irish-heavy backroom team
Richard Wigglesworth is set to be a surprise inclusion on Andy Farrell’s coaching staff for the British & Irish Lions tour of Australia, benefiting from England’s strong finish to the Six Nations, the Guardian understands.
On Wednesday Farrell will unveil his coaching ticket for the tour this Âsummer and, while he is expected to lean heavily on his Ireland assistants, the England senior coach ÂWigglesworth is poised to be seconded.