Andy Farrell’s Ireland ended the Six Nations with three successive wins (Brian Lawless/PA)Andy Farrell believes Ireland’s players have given British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland “one or two more headaches” following their morale-boosting mauling of England. Ireland boss Farrell expects some of his squad to be “dead certs” for Lions selection and feels other hopefuls have left New Zealander Gatland with plenty to ponder. Expand Close British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland is contemplating his selection options (Adam Davy/PA) / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland is contemplating his selection options (Adam Davy/PA)“Warren came in during the week and watched our training session. It was a great tonic for us,” said Farrell, who enjoyed a 32-18 win over Eddie Jones’ men. Captain Johnny Sexton – who is unlikely to be involved in that potential trip as he targets a Lions place -says Ireland must “strive for consistency” after ending a challenging campaign on a high.

Source: Irish Independent March 21, 2021 15:20 UTC