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Graham 'gutted' his 'rollercoaster' Lions journey cut short

Graham 'gutted' his 'rollercoaster' Lions journey cut short

BBC News23-07-2025
"Gutted" Darcy Graham has confirmed his British and Irish Lions involvement has been brought to an abrupt end by the ankle injury he sustained just 17 minutes into his debut against the First Nations and Pasifika XV.The Scotland winger was a late call-up to Andy Farrell's squad and stated on Monday his plans to "stay until the end" and work for a Test cap after being named as a starter on Tuesday.His case was strengthened with an early try on his debut in Melbourne, where he showcased his burst of speed, but just minutes after crossing the white line, the Edinburgh wing exited the field in tears. By full-time, he was sporting a medical boot.Graham has now taken to social media to confirm his - and many fans' - fears that the ligament damage has ruled him out of the remainder of the tour.The 28-year-old said it was "16 minutes he'll never forget" and that he will "try again in four years time".
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