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Scotsman
an hour ago
- Scotsman
Blair Kinghorn's scan results revealed as Lions take action ahead of opening Australia Test
Farrell buoyed by full-back's condition - but another Irishman jets in Sign up to our Rugby Union newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The British and Irish Lions say they have received 'positive news' on the condition of Scotland full-back Blair Kinghorn following a scan on his injured knee. However, they have taken the decision to fly out another player to Australia as cover for what is becoming a problematic position, with Ireland's Jamie Osborne jetting into Brisbane on Saturday. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Kinghorn hurt his knee in the early stages of Wednesday's win over the ACT Brumbies in Canberra and was replaced after 24 minutes. The in-form Toulouse man looked in pole position to be Lions' first-choice 15 when the Test series against the Wallabies starts next weekend, but his condition will still need to be managed despite some optimism after his scan. Blair Kinghorn picked up a knee injury against Brumbies. | Getty Images Lions head coach Andy Farrell has already lost full-back Elliot Daly to a season-ending injury and Hugo Keenan, who is starting for the Lions against an Invitational XV, is the only other out-and-out 15 in the squad. England's Marcus Smith can play there, as can Osborne, although the 23-year-old has started the majority of his senior matches at centre. A statement on the Lions' website on Thursday lunchtime read: 'Blair Kinghorn received positive news following a scan on a knee injury sustained against the Brumbies in Canberra on Wednesday night. The Lions medical team will manage his return to training over the coming days. 'Ireland's Jamie Osborne will join the squad to provide additional training cover. Osborne is currently with the Ireland squad in Portugal and will arrive in Brisbane on Saturday to meet up with the squad.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Kinghorn remains in good spirits Earlier in the day, Farrell had given an update on Kinghorn after selecting his team to play in Adelaide this weekend. 'Blair is okay, he's not too bad,' explained Farrell. 'He's actually gone for a scan as we speak now, so we're waiting as regards to the news on that, but the same as he always is. Like I said yesterday, he's in good spirits, so we'll wait and see what the outcome is of that. 'I don't think it's as bad as what could have been. It was something innocuous really, just a rugby accident that was unfortunate, so fingers crossed when we get back to the hotel that we get some good news.' Owen Farrell is on the bench for the Lions. | Getty Images Kinghorn is one of two Scotland players who appear in the box seat to start against the Wallabies a week on Saturday in Brisbane. Stand-off Finn Russell will play no part against the Invitational XV ahead of Australia - a sure sign that he is Lions' first-choice Test No 10. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad However, five other Scots will start in Adelaide - centre pairing Huw Jones and Sione Tuipulotu, winger Duhan van der Merwe, scrum-half Ben White and prop Pierre Schoeman. Another Scotland internationalist in lock Scott Cummings is on the bench, alongside fly-half Owen Farrell. The 33-year-old Saracens and England fly-half only arrived in the southern hemisphere last Friday following the arm fracture which ended Daly's tour prematurely. He has quickly had to get up to pace with his team-mates, who are unbeaten in four outings Down Under with one remaining before the first Test in Brisbane. Owen Farrell continues to dominate agenda Farrell Snr has resisted the temptation to throw his son, who has been drafted in as cover at inside centre, into his starting line-up at the earliest opportunity, but is confident he is ready to make a 19th Lions appearance if and when required. He said: 'He's the same as everyone else who's had to get up to speed pretty quickly. Everyone had to at the start, obviously, and then a few have come in since. I think the art at this stage of the tour is mentally being as switched on as you possibly can for all, not just the lads who are new to the group, because of the nature of the preparation, so there's not that much training that you can do.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Farrell Jnr, who stepped away from international rugby after the 2023 World Cup to prioritise his and his family's well-being, is on his fourth Lions tour after making his debut in Australia in 2013 and his father, who was an assistant coach on that trip, admits that experience will serve him well 12 years on.
Wales Online
an hour ago
- Wales Online
Lions issue Blair Kinghorn update as star to fly out to join squad immediately
Lions issue Blair Kinghorn update as star to fly out to join squad immediately Andy Farrell has added another member to his Lions squad Blair Kinghorn limped off with a knee injury in the Lions' victory over the Brumbies (Image: Getty Images ) Andy Farrell has called Ireland star Jamie Osborne into his British & Irish Lions squad to provide cover for the injured Blair Kinghorn. Kinghorn suffered a bang to the knee in the opening stages of the Lions' victory over the Brumbies in Canberra on Wednesday. The Scottish full-back attempted to play on but eventually succumbed to the injury and was replaced after 26 minutes. Kinghorn now faces a race against time to prove his fitness ahead of the first Test against Australia next Saturday. But the Lions have issued a statement which says they have received positive news on Kinghorn's injury following a scan on his knee. Sign up to Inside Welsh rugby on Substack to get exclusive news stories and insight from behind the scenes in Welsh rugby. As a result the Lions medical staff will manage his return to training over the coming days but Farrell has seen fit to call Osborne into the squad as training cover. Article continues below The 23-year-old Leinster star has won eight caps for his country and played in Ireland's 34-5 victory over Georgia in Tbilisi last Saturday. Osborne is an utility back who can cover the back-three and centre which should benefit the Lions. A short statement from the Lions read: "Blair Kinghorn received positive news following a scan on a knee injury sustained against the Brumbies in Canberra on Wednesday night. "The Lions medical team will manage his return to training over the coming days. "Ireland's Jamie Osborne will join the squad to provide additional training cover. "Osborne is currently with the Ireland squad in Portugal and will arrive in Brisbane on Saturday to meet up with the squad." Osborne is an extremely talented footballer with a rounded skillset who is comfortable on the ball and in defence. Join WalesOnline Rugby's WhatsApp Channel here to get the breaking news sent straight to your phone for free Article continues below If Kinghorn is ruled out of the first Test experienced Ireland full-back Hugo Keenan would a certainty to start in Brisbane. But following his positive scan results Kinghorn is likely to win his race against time to potentially line up at full-back against the Wallabies. Get the latest breaking Welsh rugby news stories sent straight to your inbox with our FREE daily newsletter. Sign up here. Kinghorn has enjoyed a stellar season not just with Scotland but with French giants Toulouse where he played a pivotal role in helping his club win the Top 14.
Leader Live
an hour ago
- Leader Live
Owen Farrell among replacements for Lions' final tour match ahead of first Test
The 33-year-old Saracens and England fly-half only arrived in the southern hemisphere last Friday following the arm fracture which ended Elliot Daly's tour prematurely. He has quickly had to get up to pace with his team-mates, who are unbeaten in four outings Down Under with one remaining before the first Test in Brisbane. Head coach Andy Farrell has resisted the temptation to throw his son, who has been drafted in as cover at inside centre, into his starting line-up at the earliest opportunity, but is confident he is ready to make a 19th Lions appearance if and when required. Our team for Adelaide! 🦁#Lions2025 — British & Irish Lions (@lionsofficial) July 10, 2025 He said: 'He's the same as everyone else who's had to get up to speed pretty quickly. Everyone had to at the start, obviously, and then a few have come in since. 'I think the art at this stage of the tour is mentally being as switched on as you possibly can for all, not just the lads who are new to the group, because of the nature of the preparation, so there's not that much training that you can do.' Farrell Junior, who stepped away from international rugby after the 2023 World Cup to prioritise his and his family's well-being, is on his fourth Lions tour after making his debut in Australia in 2013 and his father, who was an assistant coach on that trip, admits that experience will serve him well 12 years on. He said: 'He was, I suppose, lucky enough to play when he was very young. You need the stars to align, as far as that's concerned. When your first one starts, I suppose it allows you to have a look-in at that type of thing.' Scotland full-back Blair Kinghorn suffered a knee injury during Wednesday's 36-24 win over the ACT Brumbies in Canberra and while the Lions head coach is hopeful the damage is not significant, he was awaiting the outcome of a scan as he conducted his press conference on Thursday morning. Asked how Kinghorn was, Farrell said: 'Blair is okay, he's not too bad. He's actually gone for a scan as we speak now, so we're waiting as regards to the news on that, but the same as he always is. 'Like I said yesterday, he's in good spirits, so we'll wait and see what the outcome is of that. 'I don't think it's as bad as what could have been. It was something innocuous really, just a rugby accident that was unfortunate, so fingers crossed when we get back to the hotel that we get some good news.' Tadhg Beirne, who will line up alongside Ireland team-mate James Ryan in the second row, captains the side for the second time with Pierre Schoeman, Luke Cowan-Dickie and Will Stuart ahead of them and Henry Pollock, Jac Morgan and Ben Earl making up the back row. Ben White and Fin Smith will link up at half-back with Sione Tuipulotu and Huw Jones in midfield and Hugo Keenan, Mack Hansen and Duhan van der Merwe combining in the back three. Beirne, who has three sisters living in Australia, said: 'It's a huge honour. There's an incredible amount of leaders within this squad. People aren't afraid to speak up and say what needs to be said at times, so there's not as much of a burden on you, that's for sure. 'But as I said, it's a huge honour for me to lead out this team and I'm looking forward to it again.'
