Andy Farrell refused to answer whether he'd still be head coach of the British and Irish Lions following their series triumph over Australia this summer.
Though the Wallabies won Saturday's third and final match, the Lions lifted the trophy after winning the previous two fixtures.
The next Lions tour is due to take place in New Zealand in 2029.
Yet Farrell, when asked whether he'd still be the man in charge, refused to give anything away.
Andy Farrell refused to answer whether he'd still be head coach of the British and Irish Lions following their series triumph over Australia this summer
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He said: "I've loved every single minute of it but that's a long time off, isn't it?"
Farrell did, however, acknowledge how much he's enjoyed the series - insisting both he and his squad have had the 'time of their lives'.
The 50-year-old added: "It's been the time of our lives. I know it seems a bit dramatic but it's the truth.
"We got to create a special memory together. I'm unbelievably proud to be associated with this group.
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"This has been a long time in the planning but the best weeks eight weeks of our lives also."
The Lions had gone into Saturday's contest hoping to complete their first series whitewash over Australia since 1904.
It wasn't to be, however, with Farrell's men ultimately falling short of that objective following a 22-12 defeat in Sydney.
Farrell does, though, have nothing but positive things to say about his players despite their failure to finish with a flourish.
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Andy Farrell was delighted after guiding the British and Irish Lions to a series victory over Australia
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"I can't wait to get into the changing rooms and say what I need to say to this group," he admitted.
"I know we're disappointed but we should be unbelievably proud of what we achieved as a group.
"Lions tours are tough and to do what we've done last week and put the series in the bag, upon reflection after tonight, I'm sure we'll be super proud of the achievements.
"How we got the job done in that type of theatre will live with us forever. These lads have been an absolute dream to work with.
"The obvious thing is to say congratulations to Australia because they thoroughly deserved to win.
"They played the conditions better than us and we overplayed at times and give them that score that was difficult to claw back."
Meanwhile, Lions captain Maro Itoje has also opened up.
And the Saracens star showed class by thanking both Rugby Australia and the fans in attendance for making it a tour to remember.
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Maro Itoje hailed the fans in attendance after the British and Irish Lions won the series against Australia
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He said: "I would like to say thank you to Rugby Australia, it is a massive privilege to tour this great nation.
"Thank you to our support staff, you have been amazing and I would like to say a massive thank you to the sea of red from our first game to today, you have been sensational."