SIMON Easterby is relishing the chance to lead Ireland when expects Andy Farrell takes a sabbatical to become the British and Irish Lions head coach.
Easterby will step up from defence coach to become Ireland’s head coach following the autumn internationals for the Six Nations and a summer tour.
Easterby will also lead an Emerging Ireland side on a tour of South Africa next month.
Easterby, who has been a part of Ireland’s coaching team since 2014, said: “He’ll be there on the end of the phone if needed but he’s leaving us to crack on and get on wi...