John Dalziel says he was surprised by the "respect" given to Scottish players by fellow British and Irish Lions coaches after he was confirmed as part of Andy Farrell's staff for the summer tour to Australia.

British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell has leaned on his Ireland connections by appointing Simon Easterby, Andrew Goodman and John Fogarty, along with Richard Wigglesworth and John Dalziel, as his assistants for this year's Australia tour.

Following the announcement of Lion’s coaching staff, Andrew Goodman has expressed the team’s desire to attack strategically, ensuring fans are excited during the game. “We want to have an attack that excites them,” he said during a press conference.