July 2001 Sport News Headlines

Thursday, July 12, 2001 - Web posted at 11:07:41 GMT

Lions make three changes

SYDNEY - Austin Healey was yesterday added to the British and Irish Lions team to play Australia in Saturday's third and deciding rugby test in Sydney.

The versatile England back was selected to play on the right wing at the expense of Welshman Dafydd James in one of three changes to the starting side that lost last weekend's second test in Melbourne 35-14.

England flanker Martin Corry was recalled to the team when Richard Hill was ruled out after being concussed last weekend.

England's Matt Dawson was also promoted to the starting side after Welsh scrumhalf Rob Howley was sidelined with broken ribs.

The Lions also made four changes on the bench with backrower Colin Charvis returning after missing the second test through suspension.

Prop Darren Morris, flyhalf Ronan O'Gara and centre Will Greenwood were also added to the bench.

England flyhalf Jonny Wilkinson was cleared to play despite badly injuring his leg last weekend.

Lions coach Graham Henry said Wilkinson's injury would be treated right up until the start of the match but he was certain to start.

Lions: 15-Matt Perry; 14-Austin Healey, 13-Brian O'Driscoll, 12-Rob Henderson, 11-Jason Robinson; 10-Jonny Wilkinson, 9-Matt Dawson; 8-Scott Quinnell, 7-Neil Back, 6-Martin Corry, 5-Danny Grewcock, 4-Martin Johnson (captain), 3-Phil Vickery, 2-Keith Wood, 1-Tom Smith.

Replacements: 16-Darren Morris, 17-Dorian West, 18-Colin Charvis, 19-Martyn Williams, 20-Ronan O'Gara, 21-Will Greenwood, 22-Iain Balshaw.

- Nampa-Reuters

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