Luke Cowan-Dickie injury update: The hooker suffered a devastating injury during the Lions clash with the AUNZ XV, leaving fans and teammates concerned as he was stretchered off following a nasty head knock.

The hooker, who has come under fire in the past for his low tackling style, appeared to be knocked out instantly after a poorly executed chop tackle went horribly wrong.

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Medical staff rushed to his aid and play was halted for several minutes as Cowan-Dickie received treatment before being carried off on a stretcher.

Andy Farrell and several of the Lions coaches rushed over to check on Cowan-Dickie as he was taken off on a stretcher, and the Sale Sharks hooker managed to give a thumbs-up.

Social media was quick to react, with concern and criticism in equal measure.

One fan posted: “Hope Cowan-Dickie is alright, he really needs a better tackle technique though. So, so dangerous the positions he gets in. For him and the ball carrier.”

Another added: “Cowan-Dickie is out cold!!! Does not look good.”

A third wrote: “Nasty one for Cowan-Dickie but that awful technique was always going to catch up with him. Hope he’s okay.”

Further reactions included:

  • “Really hope Cowan-Dickie is alright. That’s the risk he runs doing those chop tackles so much.”
  • “Ugh, that’s horrible for Cowan-Dickie. Hope he’s OK.”
  • “Hope Cowan-Dickie is alright. But that’s what can happen when you’ve been tackling like a dick for years.”

LUKE COWAN-DICKIE INJURY UPDATE:

Shortly after the break, Cowan-Dickie was seen walking and rejoining his Lions teammates, prompting a collective sigh of relief from rugby fans.

Five potential Lions replacements for Luke Cowan-Dickie

Here are five hookers who could get the call-up:

🟥 Dewi Lake (Wales)

A bruising ball-carrier and set-piece enforcer, Dewi Lake captained Wales to their first win in 18 months with a victory over Japan earlier today. The 25-year-old Ospreys hooker has been a consistent presence for Wales under Warren Gatland and brings leadership, physicality, and a warrior mentality.

A product of the Welsh U20s system, Lake has earned a reputation as a player who thrives in high-intensity battles—ideal Lions material.

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