Former Australian captain Nathan Sharpe is joining the Wallabies' coaching staff to help prepare the team during the British and Irish Lions series in June and July.

Recognised for his excellence at the lineout, former second rower Sharpe will work with forwards coach Andrew Blades under head coach Robbie Deans for the week leading into each of the three Tests.

Sharpe played 116 Tests for Australia as a second rower before bringing down the curtain on his 11-year international career following last year's Spring Tour to Europe.



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