Lions loosie to return home

INJURY UPDATE: The Lions have lost a player to injury after their first game on tour.

The Johannesburg side confirmed on Saturday that loose forward Vincent Tshituka will play no further part in the Lions’ tour

Tshituka sustained a grade three sprained ankle (syndesmosis injury) and will return to South Africa for further treatment.

The Lions are still to reveal a possible replacement for the 21-year-old.

They started their Australasian tour with a 17-29 defeat to the Waratahs on Friday.

The Lions next face the Melbourne Rebels in Melbourne before matches against the Blues and Highlanders in New Zealand.