Former England lock Geoff Parling named as Wallabies lineout coach under Joe Schmidt ahead of 2025 Lions tour

Former England lock Geoff Parling has been appointed as the new Wallabies lineout coach under former Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt, ahead of the highly anticipated series against the British and Irish Lions in 2025. The 40-year-old, who won 29 Test caps for England and played a crucial role in the Lions’ series win over Australia in 2013, brings a wealth of experience to the Australian coaching staff.

Parling previously worked alongside former Australia head coach Dave Rennie in 2020 and also had a stint with the Rebels in Super Rugby before transitioning into coaching. His knowledge and expertise will be invaluable as the Wallabies prepare to take on the Lions in what promises to be a thrilling series.

The Lions, led by head coach Andy Farrell, will be looking to replicate their success from the 2013 tour of Australia, where they secured a dramatic 2-1 series win. Farrell, who has enjoyed success with Ireland in recent years, will be aiming to guide the Lions to another series victory as they face off against the Wallabies in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney.

Fans can catch all the action from the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour of Australia exclusively on Sky Sports, with live coverage of all three Tests and six warm-up matches. The tour kicks off on June 28, 2025, with the Lions taking on Western Force in Perth before embarking on a series of matches across Australia.

Don’t miss a moment of the excitement as the Lions and Wallabies go head-to-head in what promises to be a thrilling and fiercely contested series. Tune in to Sky Sports to witness all the action live and be part of the sporting spectacle that is the British and Irish Lions tour.