News about David Nucifora

After signing a two-year deal with Ireland, Andy Farrell has been allowed to be named as the British & Irish Lions head coach for their 2025 tour of Australia, which will see him take over until the next Rugby World Cup

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 14, 2023
BYWATER: Andy Farrell has been granted permission to be the head coach of the British & Irish Lions for the first time in Australia in 2025, after he signed a new Ireland contract. Farrell is the leading candidate to lead the famous cross-border team for their next tour in two years, although there have been rumors that he will be released by Ireland to do so. But Ireland performance director David Nucifora said on Thursday that if the Lions wanted him to do so, he'd be able for him to play the role.

Regardless of how far they advance to the Rugby World Cup, Rassie Erasmus will be a popular pick for Ireland... the master planner is never dull and boasts an impressive track record

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 17, 2023
RORY KEANE's COMMENT: Soundbites on podcasts must be taken with a pinch of salt. According to sources, it's a medium rife with rumors, with no shortage of speculation. Victor Matfield's latest remarks about Rassie Erasmus' ostensibly insecure appointment as David Nucifora's successor should be treated with caution. This is just what the former Springbok lock told The Rugby Pod earlier this week.