John Dalziel, Simon Easterby, John Fogarty, Andrew Goodman and Richard Wigglesworth have been appointed as Andy Farrell’s assistant coaches for the upcoming British and Irish Lions tour to Australia.
While Wigglesworth, Easterby, Goodman and Fogarty were all expected to be named, Scotland coach Dalziel’s appointment as forwards coach is a surprise inclusion.
Easterby, Goodman and Fogarty have also served under Farrell during his tenure with Ireland.
Andy Farrell names coaching staff for British and Irish Lions tour
Commenting on his selections, Farrell said: “This is a special day for The British & Irish Lions and our five new Assistant Coaches who came together yesterday for the very first time.
“Putting together a…