Lions centre Ringrose ruled out of first Australia test, Cowan-Dickie a doubt

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FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup 2023 - Pool B - Ireland v Scotland - Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France - October 7, 2023 Irelands Garry Ringrose scores their sixth try REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq/File Photo

Centre Garry Ringrose has been ruled out of the British amp; Irish Lions series-opening test against Australia after failing a concussion test, while hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie is a doubt after a head-knock in the big win over AUNZ on Saturday.

Ireland midfielder Ringrose, who scored a try in the 36-24 win over the ACT Brumbies on Wednesday, was replaced by Huw Jones in the Lions team that thumped the Australia-New Zealand invitational side 48-0 at Adelaide Oval.

Garry again had a concussion from last week, lingering signs of concussion so he had a headache and unfortunately he failed that, head coach Andy Farrell told Sky.

Thats very sad for Garry but hell be back within the rest of the series very shortly so thats just the way the game goes.

Centre/fullback Jamie Osborne was called up to the squad as additional training cover during the week.

Cowan-Dickie came off second-best in a tackle against big lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto before half-time at Adelaide Oval and was carted off the ground.

Farrell said the England hooker was in good spirits but it looked like he had also suffered concussion and another player might need to be brought into the squad.

He got up straight away as he