Lions: Taylor blow for Lions

Simon Taylor was today confirmed as the Lions’ latest injury casualty.

Lions: Taylor blow for Lions
Sat, 09 Jun, 2001 - 13:42

Simon Taylor was today confirmed as the Lions’ latest injury casualty.

The 21-year-old Scottish back-row forward, who went on as a second-half substitute during yesterday’s record 116-10 victory over Western Australia, has suffered ligament damage to his left knee.

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