Farrell will use NZ experience to fire up Lions

By ADAM HATHAWAY

Andy Farrell will use Ireland’s 2022 victorious tour of New Zealand as the template to guide the British & Irish Lions to glory down under in 2025.
Farrell’s Irish team became the fifth overseas side to win a series away against the All Blacks with their stunning come-from-behind 2-1 win. That trip also included two midweek games against the Māori All Blacks which helped harden the side and bond the tour party.
The Lions will play against five Super Rugby franchises and an ANZAC side, plus Argentina in a pre-tour game in Dublin as well as three Tests against Australia....

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