Lions lock ‘up and talking' after horror injury during third Australia Test
The injury occurred early in the second half when Ryan's head collided with the knee of Australia's Will Skelton.
Lions coach Andy Farrell provided an encouraging update, confirming Ryan was 'up and talking' and 'going to be fine'.
Ryan was not taken to hospital, despite initially appearing to be knocked out on the pitch.
The Lions lost the match 22-12, denying them the series clean sweep they were coveting.
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