David Nucifora Confirmed As Member Of Andy Farrell's Backroom Team With The British And Irish Lions

Tuesday, 28 January 2025 12:59

By Hannah Kelly

David Nucifora and Andy Farrell. Photograph: Karen Watson/British & Irish Lions/Inpho

Farrell has also included two other members from his Irish backroom team, Aled Walters and Vinnie Hammond

Former IRFU High Performance Director David Nucifora has been confirmed as a member of Andy Farrell's backroom team with the British and Irish Lions next summer.

Farrell has also included two other members from his Irish backroom team, Aled Walters and Vinnie Hammond.

Nucifora, who is currently Scottish Rugby’s Performance Director, will work with the Lions under the title of 'General Manager, Performance’.

The Australian also spent a short period working as a consultant for Rugby Australia after his departure from the IRFU.

British & Irish Lions coaching staff Aled Walters, David Nucifora, Andy Farrell and Vinny Hammond at the Intercontinental Hotel Sydney Harbour. Photograph: Karen Watson/British & Irish Lions/Inpho

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