With only days left until head coach Andy Farrell names his squad to head to Australia to take on the best of the Aussies.

It was announced that Leinster and Irish number eight Caelan Doris will undergo surgery on his shoulder after Leinster’s semi-final loss to Northampton Saints on Saturday.

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🦁 BREAKING: Caelan Doris will undergo a procedure this week on a shoulder injury picked up in Saturday’s game against Northampton Saints.

Leinster say the extent of the injury won’t be known until after the procedure (yeah right…)

Potentially enormous news with Lions…

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‘Absolutely gutted….massive disappointment, but credit to the Saints’ – Leinster captain Caelan Doris reflects on a sobering semi-final defeat
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Back row is overloaded with good players. Perm half a dozen for a long list & none will let anyone down. Be a massive shame for him though

Cannot see him being risked on the Lions Tour. Probably needs a break anyway

Gives Faz an easy out to drop the flat track bully from a v strong BR without having to take the flack of dropping his national captain. Nothing more than a peacetime general charlatan. Maybe he’s still lost in Pollocks pocket

Great News for Ireland that Dorris is Resting at home. Lions can make Conan play 8 and also Captain. Deegan can play 8 midweek, also exceptional captain