The Lions boss, Andy Farrell, has despatched an emergency SOS name to veteran England and Saracens hooker Jamie George to hyperlink up along with his squad in Brisbane forward of subsequent week’s first Check towards Australia at Suncorp Stadium.
Farrell wasted no time in asking George, a Lions vacationer in 2017 and 2021, to affix up along with his squad after Luke Cowan-Dickie was damage within the 48–0 win over the Australia and New Zealand Invitational XV on the Adelaide Oval.
Cowan-Dickie wanted prolonged therapy after colliding with the hip of Lukhan Salakaia-Loto 4 minutes earlier than the break, however within the second half was seen strolling across the tunnel space simply earlier than the second half kicked off.
And Farrell, needing precautionary cowl for Ireland duo Dan Sheehan and Rónan Kelleher, wasted no time in phoning George, who’s presently with England in Argentina, the place tonight they may play their second Check in San Juan.
He had been attributable to co-captain England and will likely be changed by his Saracens team-mate Theo Dan, with Northampton Saints star Curtis Langdon coming onto the bench for Steve Borthwick’s aspect.
George educated with the Lions in Portugal and Dublin earlier than they left for Australia, and can fly straight to Queensland the place the Lions will likely be coaching this week, earlier than the much-anticipated first showdown with the Wallabies.
“We’re completely delighted for Jamie’s choice,” stated England head coach Steve Borthwick. “That is additionally a implausible alternative for Theo and Curtis, who’ve each labored extremely arduous and actually impressed in coaching.
“They totally deserve this opportunity, we’re proper behind them, and we’re all excited to see them go on the market and make an influence.”
