Ben Calveley, the British and Irish Lions chief executive, is adamant that the touring side will be returning to Australia while adding that Andy Farrell is in a “very strong position” to retain his role as head coach.

Ben Calveley was speaking at the end of nine-game tour in which Andy Farrell’s Lions completed a 2-1 series win over the Australians.

British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell says their gruelling Australian tour was "an absolute delight" despite failing to secure a whitewash, and left the door open to leading them again in 2029