British & Irish Lions executives have insisted future tours are not under threat from the breakaway R360 league despite being ignored by the rebels. The proposed R360 calendar would appear to squeeze the Lions but, after a first series win in 12 years, the chief executive, Ben Calveley, believes future tours are secure.
Calveley also revealed that talks are progressing well with New Zealand over the 2029 tour and, after guiding the Lions to a first series win since 2013, Andy Farrell is in pole position to continue as head coach in four years’ time.
