Scottish fullback Stuart Hogg was forced out of the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand on Tuesday after tests showed he had suffered a bone fracture in his face.
Hogg went off clutching his cheek in the first half of the Lions’ win over the Canterbury Crusaders on Saturday after colliding with teammate Conor Murray’s elbow.
The 24-year-old said he was “gutted” it had turned out to be a tour-ending injury.
Hogg leaves the field injured after clashing with one of his own players against the Crusaders. Photo: Reuters
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“I’m disappointed to be leaving in this way but wish all the squad the best in the coming weeks and will be cheering them on from home,” he said in a statement.
Coach Warren Gatland said Hogg’s departure was “hugely disappointing”.
