{"id":313419,"date":"2025-08-03T02:28:08","date_gmt":"2025-08-03T02:28:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/313419\/"},"modified":"2025-08-03T02:28:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-03T02:28:08","slug":"lions-star-to-undergo-surgery-after-battling-through-entire-tour-with-painful-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/313419\/","title":{"rendered":"Lions Star to Undergo Surgery After Battling Through Entire Tour with Painful Injury"},"content":{"rendered":"

England flanker\u00a0Tom Curry\u00a0is set to undergo surgery on a wrist ligament injury \u2014 but only after playing a starring role in the\u00a0British and Irish Lions\u2019\u00a0hard-fought 2-1 series win over Australia.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Sale Sharks powerhouse was arguably the\u00a0player of the series<\/strong>, answering his critics in emphatic fashion after questions were raised over his selection for the first Test. Curry\u2019s performances were relentless, physical, and full of heart \u2014 a key figure as the Lions roared to victory Down Under.<\/p>\n

RUCK\u2019s Lions content is\u00a0powered by\u00a0ISUZU<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

But it\u2019s now been revealed that Curry has been carrying a\u00a0long-standing wrist issue<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 and will need an operation when he returns from Lions duty.<\/p>\n

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\u201cHe will need an operation at some point, but he\u2019s clearly able to manage it and play through whatever pain he\u2019s experiencing currently,\u201d said Sale head coach\u00a0Alex Sanderson<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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\u201cIt\u2019s not something that is stopping his game minutes or something that\u2019s managing his training minutes either.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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\u201cHe had to play and play through to see if he could, and if the risk was minimised, which the specialist was happy with, and the pain was manageable, which it clearly is for the superhuman that he is, then he\u2019d put himself up for Lions selection.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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\u201cThe alternative is he could have an operation now and he\u2019d probably miss the last run of games and he might miss the first two games of the Lions.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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\u201cThat wasn\u2019t a solution, because the level of competition for his position was so high, he had to see if he could manage it.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

With the series now in the books, Curry is expected to finally address the injury \u2014 but not before cementing his place as one of the Lions\u2019 standout performers on Australian soil.<\/p>\n

EDITORS PICKS:<\/p>\n

\u201cTragic ending\u201d \u2013 Five Lions players who flopped in final test against Australia<\/p>\n

Amid torrential rain, brutal conditions, and a hostile home crowd, several key Lions players failed to deliver when it mattered most. <\/p>\n

From costly handling errors to poor decision-making and defensive lapses, these five players stood out for all the wrong reasons as the Wallabies sealed a memorable victory.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a look at the Lions\u2019 biggest disappointments on a night that ended in heartbreak.<\/p>\n

#1. Bundee Aki<\/p>\n

Struggled in wet conditions, initially promising with strong carries but quickly neutralized by Australia\u2019s defense. Committed costly handling errors, including a knock-on near his own tryline and an offside penalty that extended Australia\u2019s lead. Missed a key pass that led to an Australian try and was frequently swallowed up by defenders. Overall, a very poor performance with uncharacteristic mistakes throughout.<\/p>\n

Rugby Pass 3\/10:<\/a><\/strong> \u201cGiven the conditions, there was understandably not a lot of width put on the ball, which made Aki\u2019s hard carries all the more important, and he looked promising at first, but the Wallabies handled him comfortably as the match developed. Made a costly knock-on in front of his line, and was unceremoniously swarmed on and held up on a couple of occasions by the voracious Wallaby defence. An offside penalty allowed the Wallabies to extend their lead in the first half, and his handling deteriorated to the point where he could barely hold the ball in the second half.\u201d<\/p>\n

BALLS 4\/10: <\/a><\/strong>\u201cSwallowed up and conceded a turnover on carry off a Lions lineout. Costly knock-on near his tryline. Was getting bounced back on some hard carries. Overran line and missed Kinghorn pass, leading to Jorgensen try. Another error, on 58 minutes. Offloaded out of play, but Lions had advantage.\u201d<\/p>\n

Telegraph 2\/10:<\/a><\/strong> \u201cA Farrell loyalty pick that completely backfired. Kept turning over possession and eventually gave Jorgensen a try on a plate.\u201d<\/p>\n

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