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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Lawrence Ostlere

George North and Robbie Henshaw ruled out of remaining Lions Tests

George North.
George North scored a try for the British & Irish Lions against the Hurricanes before picking up a hamstring injury. Photograph: Huw Evans/Rex Shutterstock

George North and Robbie Henshaw have been ruled out of the rest of the British & Irish Lions’ tour of New Zealand after sustaining injuries in the 31-31 draw with the Hurricanes on Tuesday.

Both players will fly home following the second Test against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday to undergo further treatment.

The Ireland centre Henshaw sustained a torn pectoral muscle, while the Wales wing North tore a hamstring having scored the Lions’ second try in the match against the reigning Super Rugby champions.

Neither player was expected to make Warren Gatland’s 23-man squad to face the All Blacks in the second Test, and with only two matches remaining in the series no replacements will be called.

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