Taylor out for the Lions

Simon Taylor was today confirmed as the Lions' latest injury casualty.

Simon Taylor was today confirmed as the Lions' latest injury casualty.

The 21-year-old Scottish back-row forward, who went on as a second-half substitute during yesterday's record 116-10 victory over Western Australia, has suffered ligament damage to his left knee.

Taylor underwent tests this morning, and has remained with the Lions squad for their seven-hour flight from Perth to Townsville ahead of next Tuesday's game against a Queensland President's XV.

England's Martin Corry is already on route from Canada to act as cover, and he is expected in Townsville tonight.

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Taylor joins hooker Phil Greening, who also has a knee problem, on the sidelines, with Scotland's Gordon Bulloch also travelling out.

The call-ups come just one game into a 10-match trip.

Both players were considered unlucky to miss out when the Lions squad was announced six weeks ago, yet have now been handed quickfire opportunities. -PA