
He will then become a permanent member of the Ireland coaching team
Former Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has been named as part of Andy Farrell’s coaching team for the British & Irish Lions tour.
The 39-year-old will be a kicking coach in Farrell’s backroom team for the tour of Australia this summer.
Sexton will also become a permanent member of the Ireland coaching team from next season, having joined on a part-time basis ahead of the Autumn Nations Series.