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Concussion Concerns Force Late Change to British and Irish Lions Lineup
24 Jul
Summary
- Garry Ringrose withdraws from Lions team due to concussion symptoms
- Huw Jones replaces Ringrose in the starting lineup
- Ringrose had missed the first Test but returned to play against Pasifika
In a late change to the British and Irish Lions lineup, Garry Ringrose has withdrawn from the team to face Australia due to concussion symptoms. Ringrose, who had been set to start at center alongside Ireland teammate Bundee Aki, was ruled out after self-reporting the symptoms during training on Thursday.
This is not the first time Ringrose has dealt with concussion issues. He had missed the first Test against Australia due to similar symptoms but had returned to play 64 minutes against Pasifika. However, Ringrose has now suffered a setback in his recovery, forcing head coach Andy Farrell to make a last-minute rotation, with Huw Jones reintroduced to the starting XV.
Farrell praised Ringrose's honesty in reporting the symptoms, stating that it was the "right thing to do" for both the player and the team. The coach emphasized that the squad's well-being is the top priority, and the team will continue to prioritize player safety as they prepare for the upcoming match against the Wallabies.
