Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Farrell: Wallabies Will Be Force to Be Reckoned With
The British & Irish Lions coach, Andy Farrell, thinks the Australian Wallabies rugby team is getting much better.
After the Wallabies beat the Lions in a recent game, Farrell said they'll be very strong by the time they host the Rugby World Cup in 2027.
He was also annoyed that some people thought the Wallabies weren't good enough to play against the Lions.
The Wallabies have had some tough times recently, like when they didn't make it past the first round in the last World Cup.
But Farrell believes they're improving quickly and will be a great team.
Lions coach Andy Farrell says Wallabies are on their way to a revival.
Farrell believes the Wallabies will be a force to be reckoned with when they host the 2027 World Cup.
Australia defeated the British & Irish Lions 22-12 in Sydney, preventing a series sweep.
Farrell dismissed suggestions that the Wallabies are not worthy opponents.
The Wallabies exited the 2023 World Cup in the pool stage.
- Who
- Andy Farrell, coach of the British & Irish Lions, and the Australian Wallabies.
- What
- British & Irish Lions coach comments on Wallabies' improvement and future.
- When
- After a recent match and in anticipation of the 2027 World Cup.
- Where
- Sydney, Australia.
- Why
- To comment on the Wallabies' progress and potential as a rugby team.
Critics
Farrell
Wallabies' Strength
Critics
Some suggest the Wallabies aren't strong enough opponents.
Farrell
Farrell considers it insulting to suggest the Wallabies are not worthy opponents
- Coach
- Andy Farrell (British & Irish Lions)
- Event
- British & Irish Lions tour of Australia
- Match Result
- Australia 22, British & Irish Lions 12 (Sydney)
- Wallabies' Ranking
- Experienced struggles in recent years
- World Cup
- Australia to host in 2027