O’Connell joins Ireland set-up
FORMER Ireland captain Paul O’Connell has returned to the international set-up as Andy Farrell’s forwards coach with Simon Easterby moving to the role of defence coach.
O’Connell won 108 Ireland caps and was selected for three Lions tours. The ex-Munster lock has held coaching positions with the province’s academy, Ireland U20s and Stade Francais since retiring in 2015.