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The British & Irish Lions have appointed Johnny Sexton as an assistant coach for the 2025 Qatar Airways British & Irish Lions Series.
Lion #791 Sexton played 14 times in the famous red shirt, across two Tours, during a glittering career for Ireland, Leinster, and Racing 92.
The former Ireland fly-half started all three Tests against the Wallabies in 2013 and went on to face the All Blacks as many times in 2017.
Commenting on the announcement, Sexton said:
“I am hugely excited to continue the next chapter in my coaching journey with The British & Irish Lions and I would like to thank Andy for this incredible opportunity.
“It promises to be an exciting tour to Australia and I know from experience the challenges that await us.
“Playing for the Lions was a huge ambition of mine during my playing career and my memories of those Tours to Australia and New Zealand will stay with me forever.”
Lions Head Coach Andy Farrell said:
“I coached Johnny for the very first time during the 2013 Lions Tour to Australia and the love that he had for The British & Irish Lions was reflected in how he operated on a daily basis.
“His influence on that Lions team and that Series win, our only win in the last 24 years, should not be underestimated.
“His fight and his dedication as a player is something that he will bring to this Lions Tour and I know that the players will relish his experience and expertise alongside all of our assistant coaches.”
