British & Irish Lions fullback Stuart Hogg said his goodbyes to the squad as he prepares for a long flight back to Scotland.
He was ruled out after sustaining a “facial bone fracture” during Saturday’s 12-3 win over the Crusaders.
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Hogg collided unwittingly with Conor Murray’s elbow as the Ireland scrum-half sought to let the Glasgow star launch a counter-attack.
Here’s how his teammates George North and Leigh Halfpenny reacted:
NZ, it’s been a pleasure. Over & out… @lionsofficial #AllForOne pic.twitter.com/W8u2JGCkiO
— Stuart W Hogg (@StuartWHOGG_) June 14, 2017
Gutted to be saying goodbye to @StuartWHOGG_ he will be massively missed by the squad! Wishing him a speedy recovery 💪🏻 #AllForOne pic.twitter.com/Ur7sW4XKbq
— Leigh Halfpenny (@LeighHalfpenny1) June 13, 2017
Gutted to see my wee Scottish brother @StuartWHOGG_ having to leave. Only now get to share a room and he’s off. 😢 speedy recovery 👊🏼 pic.twitter.com/lh3YlNtagw
— George North (@George_North) June 14, 2017
Chin up pal, plenty of years left to be back in the Red jersey!!!
— mike tindall (@miketindall13) June 14, 2017
Wishing @StuartWHOGG all the best in his recovery after being ruled out of the rest of the #LionsNZ2017 tour! pic.twitter.com/4ALNmlw6R9
— QBE Rugby (@QBErugby) June 13, 2017