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Ryan Grant called up by Lions

Ryan Grant has been called up by the British & Irish as injury cover for Gethin Jenkins.
The Welsh loosehead, who was supposed to start against the Reds tomorrow in Brisbane, failed to recover from a calf strain and is replaced by ‘s in the starting XV. comes on the bench for Vunipola.
Jenkins’ withdrawal comes only hours after Cian Healy was cleared of biting Western Force Brett Sheehan but had to pull out of the tour with ligament damage to his ankle.
As a result, Lions boss has called on ‘s Grant who is in South Africa with Scotland ahead of the inaugural quadrangular tournament against the , and Samoa.
Grant said: “This time last year I got my first cap. Now I’m heading out to to represent Scotland for the Lions.
“What can you say?  It’s been so fast I’ve not really had time to process it. It’s the top of the game.  To call myself a Lion is the greatest honour.”
 

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