US EditionHansen's Lions Test Debut in Doubt Due to Foot Injury
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA, JUL 15 – Mack Hansen’s foot injury limits his training ahead of the Lions’ first Test against Australia, with team selection decisions expected within 24 hours, assistant coach Richard Wigglesworth said.
- Mack Hansen sustained a foot injury during the Lions' 48-0 win over an AUNZ Invitational XV last Saturday and was managed on Tuesday ahead of the first Test in Brisbane.
- Hansen's injury, combined with Blair Kinghorn's knee issue from the July 9 match against ACT Brumbies, raised concerns about their availability for the Lions' Test against Australia at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.
- Coach Richard Wigglesworth described Hansen's injury as not serious, noting he was managed on Tuesday and hoping for his quick integration, while Kinghorn has yet to fully train and will be assessed tomorrow.
- The Lions have already selected their lineup for the series opener, but late changes remain possible with players to be informed on Wednesday and Andy Farrell announcing publicly on Thursday.
- Ringrose and Cowan-Dickie have been ruled out due to concussion protocols, making Hansen and Kinghorn significant doubts whose fitness could affect the Lions' composition for the opening Test.
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