LIONS BOSS ANDY Farrell has confirmed that centre Garry Ringrose will miss next weekend’s opening Test against the Wallabies, while hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie is also set to miss out.
Ringrose failed a head injury assessment [HIA] after Wednesday’s win over the Brumbies and won’t feature in the opening Wallabies clash.
Scotland’s Huw Jones, who impressed against the AUNZ Invitational XV today, is now expected to start at number 13 against Australia in Brisbane.
“Garry unfortunately had a delayed reaction, headaches for a day which carried on the next day,” said Farrell. “He went through concussion protocols and failed those.
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“Unfortunately for Garry and for us he’s out for 12 days, so he is out of the first Test but he could be back for the midweek game between the Tests.”
The Lions should have enough cover in midfield, having called up the versatile Jamie Osborne after a knee injury to fullback Blair Kinghorn, but Farrell indicated they would need to call someone up with Cowan-Dickie sidelined.
Hooker Cowan-Dickie was stretchered off in a neck brace during today’s emphatic victory over the AUNZ Invitational XV in Adelaide, although he was seen walking back to the Lions’ changing room soon after.
Farrell confirmed Cowan-Dickie suffered a head injury, although it was unclear whether he will undergo a 12-day return-to-play.
“I don’t know Luke’s concussion history, so we’ll have to check that,” said Farrell.
It remains to be seen who Farrell turns to at hooker. Experienced England international Jamie George trained with this group before they departed for Australia, while Wales’ Dewi Lake is another option and is currently in Japan.
“The right person for the squad, because we’re down to the business end,” said Farrell when asked what he will look for with any call-up.
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Farrell confirms Ringrose will miss first Test against Wallabies
LAST UPDATE | 12 Jul
LIONS BOSS ANDY Farrell has confirmed that centre Garry Ringrose will miss next weekend’s opening Test against the Wallabies, while hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie is also set to miss out.
Ringrose failed a head injury assessment [HIA] after Wednesday’s win over the Brumbies and won’t feature in the opening Wallabies clash.
Scotland’s Huw Jones, who impressed against the AUNZ Invitational XV today, is now expected to start at number 13 against Australia in Brisbane.
“Garry unfortunately had a delayed reaction, headaches for a day which carried on the next day,” said Farrell. “He went through concussion protocols and failed those.
“Unfortunately for Garry and for us he’s out for 12 days, so he is out of the first Test but he could be back for the midweek game between the Tests.”
The Lions should have enough cover in midfield, having called up the versatile Jamie Osborne after a knee injury to fullback Blair Kinghorn, but Farrell indicated they would need to call someone up with Cowan-Dickie sidelined.
Hooker Cowan-Dickie was stretchered off in a neck brace during today’s emphatic victory over the AUNZ Invitational XV in Adelaide, although he was seen walking back to the Lions’ changing room soon after.
Farrell confirmed Cowan-Dickie suffered a head injury, although it was unclear whether he will undergo a 12-day return-to-play.
“I don’t know Luke’s concussion history, so we’ll have to check that,” said Farrell.
It remains to be seen who Farrell turns to at hooker. Experienced England international Jamie George trained with this group before they departed for Australia, while Wales’ Dewi Lake is another option and is currently in Japan.
“The right person for the squad, because we’re down to the business end,” said Farrell when asked what he will look for with any call-up.
“There is a lot of rugby still to play.”
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