Andy Farrell fires hilarious comeback at doubters over Lions ‘sabbatical’ after Ireland beat Australia [Video]

ANDY Farrell took issue with the notion he is going ‘on sabbatical’ for 2025 by showcasing his dry sense of humour.

Saturday’s patchy 22-19 victory over Australia was his last game in charge of Ireland for the guts of a year.

He’ll now take charge of the British and Irish Lions ahead of their tour Down Under next summer

Sub Gus McCarthy’s late try off a lineout maul salvaged what was expected to be a more comfortable victory for Ireland

Farrell quipped afterwards that it’s not much of a ‘sabbatical’ reallyCredit: @CianTracey1

And in the post-match press conference it sounds like he was fit to roll his eyes at the implication that he’ll be putting his feet up next year in comparison to the past few.

Cian Tracey of The Irish Independent reported an amusing exchange from Farrell’s post-match media dealings.

He posted on X: “Andy Farrell asked about his Lions sabbatical: ‘It sounds like I am …

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