Rugby-Lions fun comes after the work, says coach Farrell


Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup 2023 - Ireland Training - Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France - October 13, 2023 Ireland head coach Andy Farrell during training REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo

LONDON (Reuters) - Andy Farrell is undoubtedly a genuine, approachable operator with a record of ensuring his players enjoy themselves, but the newly-appointed British and Irish Lions coach made it clear on Thursday that having fun will not be his first priority.

Farrell is widely credited with "bringing the joy back" in his role in charge of Ireland, with hugely impressive results on the field going hand in hand. He was appointed for the 2025 tour of Australia on the back on his work there that earned him World Rugby's coach of the year accolade in 2023.

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