Rugby - Lawes given chance against Hurricanes for test spot


  • Rugby
  • Monday, 26 Jun 2017

England's Courtney Lawes arrives at Queenstown airport September 14, 2011. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Lock Courtney Lawes will arguably be the player that British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland pays most attention to against the Wellington Hurricanes on Tuesday as he considers his side for the second test against the All Blacks.

The 28-year-old Lawes has been unlucky on the tour, failing a concussion test during the 23-22 loss to the Otago Highlanders then needing to be reassessed for another head knock against the Chiefs the following week.

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