Zander Fagerson Out of Lions Tour Due to Injury; Finlay Bealham Called Up

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Zander Fagerson Out of Lions Tour Due to Injury; Finlay Bealham Called Up

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Zander Fagerson Out of Lions Tour Due to Injury; Finlay Bealham Called Up

Credited from: BBC

Zander Fagerson ruled out of the Lions tour due to a calf injury.
Finlay Bealham from Ireland called up to replace him.
Fagerson last played during Scotland's Six Nations campaign.
The Lions' tour includes several matches leading up to the first test in Brisbane.

Scotland prop Zander Fagerson has been ruled out of the British & Irish Lions' upcoming tour to Australia due to a calf injury that has prevented him from training since April. His club, Glasgow Warriors, confirmed his absence and expressed support for Fagerson, stating, "We're all behind you, Z - we know you'll come back even stronger," according to BBC.

Head coach Andy Farrell remarked on the situation, noting, "It's tough on Zander to miss out so close to the Tour, but now Finlay gets an opportunity to come in and add to the group," referring to the selection of Finlay Bealham from Ireland as Fagerson's replacement. The Lions squad, currently in Dublin for training, will prepare for a busy schedule starting with a match against Argentina on June 20, according to Reuters and Channel News Asia.

Fagerson has been an integral part of Scotland's team, starting in all five matches of the recent Six Nations. His last appearance was in early April before the injury set him back, indicating a significant impact on the Lions' frontline as they gear up for the test series on July 19, 26, and August 2, according to Reuters and Channel News Asia.