The assistant coaches for the trip to Australia have been confirmed, with England's Richard Wigglesworth and Ireland's recent interim boss Simon Easterby among the five names announced on Wednesday. Scotland forwards coach John Dalziel has also been brought on board, with Ireland's John Fogarty and Andrew Goodman rounding out the management team.

Head coach Andy Farrell has unveiled the British and Irish Lions coaching staff to tour Australia, with Scotland forwards coach John Dalziel a surprise inclusion. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

England coach Richard Wigglesworth, Ireland coaching trio Simon Easterby, Andrew Goodman and John Fogarty, and Scotlands John Dalziel announced as Andy Farrells British and Irish Lions coaching team;