Scotland forwards coach John Dalziel is set for a call-up to the British and Irish Lions when the coaching team is confirmed on Wednesday.

British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell has leaned on his Ireland connections by appointing Simon Easterby, Andrew Goodman and John Fogarty, along with Richard Wigglesworth and John Dalziel, as his assistants for this year's Australia tour.

England coach Richard Wigglesworth, Ireland coaching trio Simon Easterby, Andrew Goodman and John Fogarty, and Scotlands John Dalziel announced as Andy Farrells British and Irish Lions coaching team;