Tommy Freeman Hands Lions Major Injury Scare On Eve Of Third Australia Test

Tommy Freeman has handed nan British & Irish Lions a awesome wounded uncertainty earlier their 3rd Test against Australia. The 24-year-old winger, who has started nan first 2 Tests, sat retired nan captain’s tally connected Friday and it is understood he is struggling pinch a backmost injury. The Lions are targeting a first cleanable expanse since 1927 and a first unbeaten bid since 1974.

On Friday nan Lions were adamant that Freeman would beryllium fresh to play successful Sydney, claiming his absence was down to his workload being managed. It is understood, however, that contingency plans person been drawn up that could spot Huw Jones moved to nan helping and Owen Farrell coming into nan starting XV.

Mack Hansen would beryllium an action if afloat fresh but he has missed nan first 2 Tests pinch a ft wounded and was deemed “85%” fresh earlier successful nan week. Other options see Duhan tin der Merwe and James Lowe pinch Blair Kinghorn switching from nan near to nan correct wing. Jamie Osborne could besides beryllium a consideration.

This play Freeman has featured successful 33 matches, surpassing nan 30-match limit mandated by nan Rugby Football Union.

“He was conscionable doing nan ray walkthroughs,” said nan adjunct coach John Dalziel. “Wingers will do a batch of precocious strength moving truthful he had nan greeting off. He’s sewage to position a stadium which is hopefully going to travel to life tomorrow.

“There’s nary easy measurement to beryllium a winger erstwhile you are chasing kicks and balls up successful nan aerial successful nan measurement nan first 2 Tests person gone, truthful it’s rather easy for those guys to get their metres up.”