Lions coach Yapp prioritizes elite selection for New Zealand tour
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 4:09 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Jo Yapp, the British and Irish Lions women's head coach, is focused on assembling the best possible team for the inaugural tour of New Zealand next summer. Yapp indicated that the squad may feature a significant representation from England, the reigning world champions. The selection process aims to ensure a competitive edge for the Lions in this historic tour.
- •Jo Yapp leads the British and Irish Lions women's team.
- •The inaugural tour to New Zealand is scheduled for next summer.
- •England's strong team may dominate the selection process.
- •Yapp emphasizes the importance of forming a competitive squad.
- 4:09 PMBBC Sport — Lions coach Yapp wants elite for NZ tour - but that doesn't mean all England
"British and Irish Lions women's head coach Jo Yapp says she will pick the best possible side for the team's inaugural tour of New Zealand next summer. It could mean the team being heavily weighted towards world champions England.
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