Former Warrior unveiled as Lions Coach

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Jo Yapp, former Sixways player and coach, will lead the first British & Irish Lions women's rugby tour, next year, in New Zealand. Worcester Warriors was the former England player's first senior club, with her brother, sister, dad and husband all at some points part of the Sixways set-up. Director of Rugby at Worcester Warriors Women before the side's collapse in 2023, then Australia Head Coach, she tells Trevor Owens how she's looking to gather players of all home unions for the inaugural tour, outlining plans for training camps and selection. Image credit: Andrew Redington/Getty Images