Jo Yapp Named First British and Irish Lions Women Coach for 2027 New Zealand Tour
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Jo Yapp, former England captain, appointed as the first British and Irish Lions Women coach for the inaugural 2027 tour in New Zealand, aiming to 'create something truly special' with a team drawn from England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
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The British and Irish Lions Women's team is set for its inaugural tour in 2027, marking a significant milestone in women's rugby.
Jo Yapp, former England captain, has been named the first British and Irish Lions Women coach for the inaugural 2027 tour in New Zealand. Yapp, who won 70 caps as a scrum-half and led England to the 2006 World Cup final, expressed her honour and pride in leading the team, aiming to "create something truly special."
The Lions Women will face a Black Ferns XV in a warm-up match in Whangarei on September 4, 2027, before playing three Tests in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. Yapp will work part-time for the Lions from July 2027 before taking a full sabbatical from the RFU in January 2027 to focus on the Lions role full-time.
British and Irish Lions CEO Ben Calverley praised Yapp's experience and vision, highlighting the importance of promoting female coaches in growing the women's game. The tour is seen as a step forward for women's rugby, with Yapp looking to assemble the best players from England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
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Successful inaugural tour enhancing women's rugby visibility
Probable · En semanas
Preguntas abiertas
- Full squad selection details
- Specific tour schedule beyond the warm-up match
