Andy Farrell has put himself in a robust place to take cost of the British and Irish Lions in New Zealand in 2029, in accordance with Lions bosses.

Farrell coached the Lions to a 2-1 sequence victory over Australia, profitable the primary two Assessments however lacking out on a whitewash after being overwhelmed 22-12 by the Wallabies in Sydney on Saturday.

Chief government Ben Calveley says Farrell’s robust monitor report with the Lions will likely be an element after they come to decide on their subsequent head coach, for the sequence towards the All Blacks in 4 years’ time.

“He is put himself in a very good place,” Calveley advised BBC Sport.

“You’d at all times take somebody’s monitor report under consideration and the truth that Andy has been profitable, not simply right here however he is undefeated while you take a look at the 2 earlier events he is been on the Lions tour as a part of the teaching ticket [in 2013 and 2017 as an assistant].

“However we’ll run a radical a strong course of and we’ll see there the place that takes us.”

Farrell was non-committal when requested in regards to the prospect of taking cost once more in 2029, however mentioned his affinity with the idea runs deep.

“I really like every part the Lions is about and I’ve completely, completely loved the final eight weeks,” he mentioned following the sequence.

“4 years is a very long time between drinks.”

The Englishman is because of return to his function as head coach of Eire for his or her autumn Check matches after taking a sabbatical from the publish to steer the Lions.

The 50-year-old has a contract with Eire till the tip of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.