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'A few weeks ago, I was asked by Nigel Walker, Wales’ director of rugby, if I was interested in putting my name forward to be head coach for the next tour in Australia in 2025. It did not take long to get back to him. I told him I was not going to put my name forward. I told Nigel that I would have no problem if any of my support staff were to be asked to be involved as I would see it as a great experience for them. 'But I think it is the opportunity now for someone else to be head coach and Andy Farrell would have my backing for the job. You cannot deny what Ireland have achieved as a nation over the last few years and you are starting to see the fruition of the alignment between the Irish provinces and the union. There is no doubt that Andy has done a fantastic job.'All that is left will be confirmation from the Lions, in the coming months, that Farrell is the man to lead the Lions to Oz. Fortunately for Ireland, they have a strong corps of assistant coaches, including Paul O'Connell, Simon Easterby and John Fogarty. Mike Catt [attack coach] is reportedly moving on after the 2024 Six Nations.
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