Jo Yapp insists Women’s Lions will draw from all four unions after historic head coach appointment
Jo Yapp has been appointed as the first head coach of the British and Irish Lions women’s rugby team. She has committed to ensuring the squad includes representation from all four constituent unions despite the current dominance of English players.
Why it matters
This marks a historic milestone for women's rugby and addresses concerns regarding regional representation in international touring squads.
Yapp revealed that she had already consulted Andy Farrell, who led the men’s Lions to series victory in Australia last year
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