Shanklin ruled out of Lions Tour

Wales centre Tom Shanklin has been ruled out of action for 16 weeks by his club - ending his hopes of touring South Africa with the British and Irish Lions.

Thu, 07 May, 2009 - 20:22

Wales centre Tom Shanklin has been ruled out of action for 16 weeks by his club - ending his hopes of touring South Africa with the British and Irish Lions.

The 29-year-old dislocated his right shoulder in Cardiff Blues' Magners League victory over Newport Gwent Dragons last night and was immediately taken to hospital for an X-ray.

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