Andy Farrell – The Born Leader Tasked with Putting the Lions Back on Top

Andy Farrell – The born leader tasked with putting the Lions back on top

The 50-year-old is only the second Englishman to hold the role in the last 75 years.

Cian Tracey: Argentina clash will give early indication of how Andy Farrell’s Lions will play

When Andy Farrell was announced as the Lions head coach last year, his famous ‘hurt arena’ speech from the previous tour to Australia inevitably came up in conversation.

Andy Farrell – The born leader tasked with putting the British and Irish Lions back on top

Andy Farrell‘s passion for the British and Irish Lions is perhaps best encapsulated by his stirring speech ahead of the series decider against Australia in 2013. “We are taking them boys to the hurt arena this weekend,” he told players in his role as an assistant to Warren Gatland. “Our mentality is going to be […] The post Andy Farrell – The born leader tasked with putting the British and Irish Lions back on top appeared first on The Rugby Pape…

Andy Farrell – The born leader tasked with putting the Lions back on top - Jersey Evening Post

Andy Farrell’s passion for the British and Irish Lions is perhaps best encapsulated by his stirring speech ahead of the series decider against Australia in 2013. “We are taking them boys to the hurt arena this weekend,” he told players in his role as an assistant to Warren Gatland. “Our mentality is going to be a different mentality than what the British Lions teams have had over the last 16 years.” “We are taking them boys to the Hurt Arena th…

Lions launch into back end of the year - Alpine Observer

The Lions commence their nine-game stretch into finals