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Migraines force Lions back Payne to miss decider against All Blacks
By Sacha Pisani
Jared Payne has been ruled out of the British and Irish Lions' third and deciding Test against the All Blacks due to migraine headaches.
On Wednesday, the Lions excluded New Zealand-born Payne from contention for the series decider at Eden Park in Auckland as he struggles with migraines.
The Ireland back, 31, had been in doubt for Saturday's blockbuster clash with the All Blacks, having not featured for Warren Gatland's tourists since their 34-6 win over the Chiefs on June 20.
"While the findings of Jared's tests have been normal he still has migraine and will not be fit to train until his symptoms have settled," said Lions head coach Gatland.
"The specialists are happy that the symptoms are not concussion related and he is expected to recover fully. We wish him a speedy recovery."
Jared Payne will take no further part in The British & Irish Lions Tour. https://t.co/WhF0MvnDLG #LionsNZ2017 pic.twitter.com/6bC4U7KcIU
— British&Irish Lions (@lionsofficial) July 4, 2017
The Lions are in a good position to claim their first series victory in New Zealand since 1971 following last week's 24-21 triumph in Wellington.
World champions and hosts New Zealand won the opening Test 30-15 in Auckland.
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Fair comment but we also can't ignore the the fact that NZ Rugby had to threaten to sack the guy & his coaching team in 2022. The ABs were literally a laughing stock at that point. The flow on effects don't disappear overnight. But yeah, I hear ya. Moving on.
Go to commentsSeriously world rugby, you gave the mens 7s player of the year to someone who played....... 3 tournaments.
It does beg the question, In almost 25 years of this mens award there has only been 1 X2 winner of the award, does everybody eventually get a turn at winning it?
Please don't get me started on the womens 7s player of the year, it had to be Jorga Miller in my book
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