Jared Payne ruled out of Lions v Hurricanes clash as Leigh Halfpenny added to squad
Tuesday 27 June 2017 07:49, UK
Ireland back Jared Payne has been withdrawn from the British and Irish Lions' clash with the Hurricanes as a precaution after suffering a headache.
Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny has been drafted onto the Lions' bench as Payne's replacement for Tuesday's Westpac Stadium encounter in Wellington, live on Sky Sports 1 HD.
"Jared Payne has been replaced on the bench for the British and Irish Lions clash with the Hurricanes at Westpac Stadium on Tuesday night," read a Lions statement.
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"Payne - who has reported with a headache and has been stood down as a precaution - has been replaced by Leigh
Warren Gatland's side were beaten 30-15 by the All Blacks in the first Test and are in need of a win to gain some momentum going into the second Test.
They face a tough task against the defending Super Rugby champions, who despite the absence of Beauden Barrett and TJ Perenara, still possess the likes of Julian Savea, Jordie Barrett and Nehe Milner-Skudder for this clash.
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