Andy Farrell has passionately responded to recent calls for Australia to be replaced by other nations as a host for the British and Irish Lions tours.
The Lions are 2-0 up in the current three-match Test series in Australia, with the series already secured. This marks the Lions first series win since beating the Wallabies in 2013.
A win in the third and final Test on Saturday (August 2) in Sydney would mean Farrell's men become the first Lions squad since 1927 to win a series through way of a complete whitewash.
The current squad, captained by England's Maro Itoje, also have the opportunity to be the the first Lions team since 1974 to win three straight Tests on a tour.
While plenty of talk since the second Test has revolved around the Lions potentially completing a clean sweep down under over Joe Schmidt's men, there has been some chatter regarding Australia's current level as a Test team.
The Wallabies have slipped down the world rankings in recent years, falling as low as 10th. Also the team made unwanted history at the Rugby World Cup two years ago, as Eddie Jones led the team to its first ever pool stage exit.
📲 Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp
Questions have arisen as to whether the Wallabies are still worthy of remaining on the four-year rotation alongside the much more competitive, New Zealand and South Africa.
France and former Lions hosts, Argentina, have been mentioned as nations to possibly stage tours for the team in the future.
Getty
Farrell's view on Australia's place as a Lions tour destination
Despite ex-Lions head coach, Sir Clive Woodward, and former Lions hooker, Brian Moore, suggesting new hosts should be considered, Farrell is not a fan of Australia being removed as a Lions tour spot.
He told the media ahead of the third Test: "I don't think it was ever on the agenda (Australia no longer remaining Lions hosts), in my opinion."
"It would be tragic for us not to tour here. We've had a blast, and to me it's insulting to even talk about it in that type of way."
The 50-year-old added: "Every single team, country, province has their ups and downs, but Australia with the sporting nation they are, are always going to come back."
There will be just two changes for the Lions in Sydney, as Farrell has selected Blair Kinghorn to replace James Lowe on the left-wing, while there will be a change at lock, as James Ryan is set to come in for Ollie Chessum.
History beckons for Itoje and his fellow Lions on Saturday, and they will be determined to close out the tour down under in style.
Rugby Union news and related links
Owen Farrell admits 'it felt a bit frantic at times' as Lions grind out win.
Wales just announced a new national team rugby coach as part of 'five-year strategy'