Garry Ringrose out of third Test with concussion as Lions set sights on whitewash

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  • 'Devastating for him,' says assistant coach Goodman

  • McCarthy, Hansen and Tuipulotu back in training

Garry Ringrose will miss the third British & Irish Lions Test against Australia on Saturday due to concussion, but the coaching staff have vowed to pick "the best team available" as they attempt to complete a first unbeaten series since 1974.

Ringrose reported concussion symptoms just before Andy Farrell was due to name his side for the second Test and that triggered a 12-day stand-down period, ruling the Ireland centre out of the game in Sydney. In better news for Farrell, Joe McCarthy, Mack Hansen and Sione Tuipulotu all took a full part in training on Tuesday and are in contention.

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