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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Duncan Bech

MYSTERIOUS: British and irish lions lock joe mccarthy in race to be fit for second test - What They Never Told You

Joe McCarthy Lions Andy Farrell Owen Farrell David Davies Australia Blair Kinghorn Darcy Graham Jac Morgan James Lowe
Joe McCarthy is an injury doubt for the second Test against Australia (David Davies/PA) -

Joe McCarthy is the chief injury concern as the British and Irish Lions finalise plans for their shot at completing a series victory over Australia on Saturday.

McCarthy limped off in the 27-19 triumph over the Wallabies in the first Test with the foot condition plantar fasciitis and has been unable to train since, making him a major doubt to be involved in the rematch at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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