# Rugby: British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell says 75 players are still in contention for the tour of Australia just weeks before he names his squad. Farrell, seconded from his role as Ireland coach, was speaking after naming his five assistant coaches for a tour that features three Tests against the Wallabies. The Lions squad comprises leading players from England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, with Farrell and his team now looking to finalise a squad of around 37 players before an announcement on 8 May.
Rugby: Farrell says 75 players still in contention for Lions’ tour to Australia