Lions Injury update: Alun Wyn Jones returns, Stuart Hogg out...

Monday, 12 July 2021 at 14:27

byRugby Rucker

LIONS INJURY UPDATE: All the latest news on British & Irish Lions players with Alun Wyn Jones set to return to the squad this week.

Check out his full squad update below.

#1. Stuart Hogg (Dead leg)

The Scotland fullback has only made one appearance, skippering the tourists against the Sigma Lions, due to an ongoing injury. Hogg suffered a dead leg in training but could return on Saturday against the Stormers.

#2. Finn Russell (Achilles)

The fly-half may be forced home from the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa with an Achilles tear, says head coach Warren Gatland. The Scotland international, 28, will be unavailable until the start of the three-Test series on 24 July at best.

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SQUAD UPDATE 📋 Head Coach, Warren Gatland, has called up Harlequins and England fly-half Marcus Smith as injury cover for Finn Russell, who remains with the squad. #LionsRugby #CastleLionsSeries #LionsSA2021

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#3. Alun Wyn Jones

Jones has returned to training after dislocating his shoulder and could well be summoned to return to the Lions squad in the coming days.

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#4. Robbie Henshaw (Hamstring)

Gatland has confirmed that Ireland centre should be good to go for Saturday against the Stormers. Henshaw hasn't played since the match against Japan at Murrayfield due to a hamstring strain.