JOHANNESBURG, June 16 (Reuters) – England wing George Lowe
has been replaced by Gloucester centre Jonny May for the final
week of their South African tour, team management announced on
Saturday.
“May flew overnight as a replacement for George Lowe who
will return home tonight for further consultation after a scan
showed left ankle ligament damage,” the statement said.
Harlequins wing Lowe was injured during the midweek game
against the Southern Barbarians in Kimberley after his foot was
trapped in an awkward position following a tackle.
The 22-year-old May is uncapped at senior level.
“It’s a shame for George because he had a good game against
the Southern Barbarians until he was injured,” England head
coach Stuart Lancaster said.
“But this is an opportunity for another young player who has
come up through our age-grade programme and into the Saxons to
gain some valuable international tour experience.”
South Africa won the first of three tests 22-17 in Durban
last week and the teams meet again in Johannesburg on Saturday
before the third and final test in Port Elizabeth.
(Reporting by Ken Borland; Editing by John O’Brien)
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