British & Irish Lions: Players between cotton for the game against Australia in Melbourne

After the tight triumph against First Nations & Pasifika XVthe coach of the British & Irish Lions, Andy Farrellhe provided Information about the injured on the campus for the Second duel against Australianext Saturday in Melbourne. All rugby, in Disney+.

Darcy Graham played only 16 minutes of the match against First Nations & Pasifika XV for the left ankle injury that could mark the end of his tour. In turn, Marcus Smith had to leave the match for a blow to the head and passed the shock protocol on two occasions, so it would be available for the second test against the Wallabies.

On the other hand, Joe McCarthy and Mack Hansen are recovering from their foot injuries. The second line was injured in the first test against Australia and its presence in Melbourne is an unknown, since it did not train during the week and will be evaluated in the next few days. For its part, the Wing showed an improvement, although it is not 100% of its capacity.

Farrell is preparing to let some players who are not in competition for the last two games fly home tomorrow, but does not rule out asking for replacements if Graham or any other specialized position is discarded from the tour. “You have to calculate how long it will take you to bring someone. But reaching this late stage and calling players on the other side of the world and bringing them here to cover or to participate in the game takes time”said Farrell.