Hayes called up to replace Murray

IRELAND’s yo-yo Lions tour took another twist last night when Munster prop John Hayes climaxed a season to remember with a call-up to the squad in South Africa.

Grand Slam winner Hayes replaces Scotland tight-head Euan Murray, who suffered a tour-ending ankle injury during the victory over Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday.

Hayes toured with the 2005 Lions to New Zealand, playing in four provincial matches.