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01/07/09 00:11 Filed in: Injuries | Squad
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Brian O'Driscoll and Adam Jones have both been forced to return home due to injuries sustained in the 2nd test. Their tours are both now unfortunately over. Adam Jones suffered a dislocated shoulder in a collision with Bakkies Botha, while O'Driscoll suffered concussion following a series of heavy collisions including one with Dannie Roussow which forced both players from the field. Both will return to their home unions for further treatment.

Discussing the tour, O'Driscoll said: "Being a part of the 2009 British and Irish Lions squad has been one of the highlights of my career. "We were unbeaten leading into the Test matches and it is a shame that the results in the Tests did not go our way but sport comes down to fine margins at times."

"We could easily have won the first two Tests but it wasn't to be. I have decided to return home to my family this week after a very long season and to ensure I give myself every opportunity to recuperate."

Jones expressed similar disappointment: "It is always disappointing to be ruled out of a Test series through injury but I am proud of what the squad and I have achieved on the tour. Personally, I will always remember playing in the two first Tests and especially running on for my debut in the starting XV at Loftus Versfeld. My heart will be with the boys on Saturday."

Both have played superbly for the Lions and we wish them all the best on their recovery.
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