US EditionGeorge Joins Lions Squad Following Cowan-Dickie Injury
AUSTRALIA, JUL 12 – Jamie George was called up as immediate concussion cover for Luke Cowan-Dickie ahead of the Lions' opening test against the Wallabies, with Cowan-Dickie sidelined after a head injury in Adelaide.
- On July 12, 2025, Jamie George was added to the Lions squad as a replacement for the injured hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie ahead of the first Test match in Brisbane next week.
- Cowan-Dickie suffered a concussion during the Lions' comprehensive 48-0 triumph at Adelaide Oval over the AUNZ Invitational team, which led to his withdrawal from the first match of the series.
- George, a two-time Lion who trained with the squad during the Portugal pre-tour camp, will join head coach Andy Farrell's group in Brisbane but will not play against Argentina.
- Farrell noted that Cowan-Dickie quickly recovered and appeared to return to his usual condition after getting up from the stretcher, while also confirming that the injury seemed to be a concussion.
- George's call-up strengthens Lions’ hooker options for the Australia Test, while winger Garry Ringrose also faces concussion absence, highlighting squad adjustments ahead of the match.
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