The quadrennial assembly of Britain and Ireland’s best and brightest will add yet more meaning to the Six Nations as Lions selection looms large over the tournament.

ANDY FARRELL has named three members of his British & Irish Lions backroom team – turning to the IRFU for two of them. The Ireland head coach is on secondment from the national team as

The British and Irish Lions have confirmed three appointments to Andy Farrell’s backroom team for this summer's Tour to Australia. David Nucifora has come on board as General Manager, Performance – joining up with the touring group from Scottish Rugby, where he holds a similar role.

The quadrennial assembly of Britain and Ireland’s best and brightest will add yet more meaning to the Six Nations as Lions selection looms large over the tournament. While it is, ultimately, the competition prize that players will be vying for,