Farrell open to leading Lions on their 2029 tour

ANDY Farrell has left the door open to leading the next British & Irish Lions tour after presiding over a 2-1 series victory against Australia.

- DUNCAN BECH

The Lions' dream of finishing their tour Down Under with a 100 per cent record ended with a 22-12 defeat in the final Test in rain-lashed Sydney, but they return home having achieved the main objective.

A first series triumph since 2013 puts Farrell in pole position to take charge of the next expedition to New Zealand and the Ireland boss admits his passion for the Lions has only grown over the last two months.

"Everyone knows what I think about this concept and I suppose that says it all," he said. "I love everything that the Lions is about and I've thoroughly enjoyed the last eight weeks.

"There are always ups and there are always downs, but the inner circle is a special place to be.