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Caelan Doris's Lions Hopes in Doubt Following Shoulder Surgery

The Ireland captain faces uncertain recovery timelines as Andy Farrell prepares to finalize squad and captaincy for the Australia tour.

Rugby Union - Autumn International - Scotland v Australia - BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Britain - November 7, 2021 Australia's James O’Connor scores a penalty goal REUTERS/Russell Cheyne
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Overview

  • Caelan Doris sustained a shoulder injury during Leinster's Champions Cup semi-final loss to Northampton in late April.
  • Leinster has confirmed Doris will undergo surgery this week, with his availability for the Lions tour dependent on post-procedure assessments.
  • Andy Farrell is set to announce the Lions squad and captain on Thursday, with Maro Itoje now viewed as the leading captaincy candidate.
  • Leinster coach Jacques Nienaber has expressed concern over the severity of Doris's injury, describing it as potentially serious.
  • The Lions will begin their tour preparations with a warm-up match against Argentina in June, followed by a three-Test series in Australia starting July 19.