Lions remain committed to positive approach with ball in hand and attack coach does not want them to tighten up
In mid-November, cricket’s Ashes series will begin in the same Optus Stadium where the British & Irish Lions kick off their tour of Australia on Saturday. There are some keen cricket fans within the Lions squad who stayed up late to watch England’s compelling final-day win at Headingley, but out on the training pitch the collective priority is not so much Bazball as its oval-shaped cousin, Fazball.
Andy Farrell, the Lions head coach, has been at pains since his squad’s arrival here to make two things clear. The first is that preparation time is of the essence and should not be wasted by endlessly second-guessing what might lie ahead. The second is that the touring side cannot afford to retreat into their tactical shells after their loss to Argentina in Dublin last Friday.
Written by Robert Kitson in Perth
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/jun/25/lions-mission-statement-positive-with-ball-rugby-union under the title “Lions embrace ‘Fazball’ in attempt to seize the moment with expansive play”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
